Fragrance comparison

Carve On vs Dark Leather

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

Carve On

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7633 votes

Rank #33,574 AromaticLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dark Leather

Rayhaan

3.8543 votes

Rank #12,577 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dark Leather takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carve On
Choose it for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dark Leather
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Carve On2/7

Dark Leather4/7

Ratings & consensus: Dark Leather
Community sentiment: Dark Leather
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Carve On
Value for money: Dark Leather
Versatility: Carve On
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dark Leather

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Carve OnAlexandria Fragrances

Dark LeatherRayhaan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 63%

3.85/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerDark LeatherRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

15%Like

3%Ok

30%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

41%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerDark LeatherMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCarve On

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value85

Category winnerDark LeatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

leather92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

woody61%

leather100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

smoky77%

soft spicy69%

iris61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, leather and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

MateLeatherClary Sagejuniper berryGrassBirchIrisPink PepperAmberTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperClary SageJuniper

Heart

OrrisMate

Base

BirchTonkaAmberLeather

InformationalShared notesMate, Leather, Clary Sage and Birch. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer31

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night75

Spring24

Summer35

Fall100

Winter82

Day91

Night100

Category winnerCarve OnMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men88

Unisex0

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,574

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerDark LeatherHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carve On is a dry, aromatic leather with a green edge and a smoky undertone. Juniper, pink pepper and clary sage keep the opening brisk, then birch, iris and leather give it a rugged, slightly animalic feel before amber and tonka soften the dry-down. It suits shoppers who like bold leather scents with outdoorsy textur…

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Dark Leather by Rayhaan is a masculine scent that centers on a heavy, distinct birch and leather accord. Launched in 2023, it leans into a rugged, nocturnal aesthetic that works well in crisp autumn air. It provides a serious, woody profile for men who prefer dry, non-sweet fragrances for evening wear or outdoor setti…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Carve On or Dark Leather?

Dark Leather takes 4 of 7 categories. Carve On is rated 3.76/5 from 33 votes; Dark Leather is rated 3.85/5 from 43 votes. Choose Carve On for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dark Leather for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carve On or Dark Leather?

They last about the same: Carve On 70/100, Dark Leather 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Carve On or Dark Leather?

Carve On projects furthest (Carve On 79/100, Dark Leather 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carve On and Dark Leather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, leather and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Mate, Leather, Clary Sage and Birch.

Is Carve On or Dark Leather better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dark Leather is the stronger pick. For winter, Dark Leather is the stronger pick. Carve On suits daytime wear; Dark Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carve On and Dark Leather?

Carve On features Mate, Leather, Clary Sage, juniper berry and Grass. Dark Leather has top notes of Pink Pepper, Clary Sage and Juniper, heart notes of Orris and Mate, a base of Birch, Tonka, Amber and Leather.