Dark Leather vs Verano
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dark Leather takes 4 of 7 categories.
Dark LeatherChoose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
VeranoChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dark Leather4/7
Verano3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Verano
- Community sentiment
- Verano
- Longevity
- Dark Leather
- Sillage & projection
- Dark Leather
- Value for money
- Dark Leather
- Versatility
- Verano
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dark Leather
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dark LeatherRayhaanVeranoOrmonde JayneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%
4.31/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%
Category winnerVeranoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
34%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
14%Hate
29 votes
56%Love
25%Like
13%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerVeranoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDark Leather
SillageDark Leather
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark LeatherBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
smoky77%
soft spicy69%
iris61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
green69%
tobacco61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperClary SageJuniper
Heart
OrrisMate
Base
BirchTonkaAmberLeather
Top
Airy NoteGrapefruitBergamotJuniperOrangeClary SageCardamom
Heart
TeaVioletRoseMagnolia
Base
Tobacco LeafMossAmbergrisIso E SuperSandalwoodCashmeranSuedeTonka
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Juniper and Tonka. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring24
Summer35
Fall100
Winter82
Day91
Night100
Spring86
Summer100
Fall55
Winter24
Day100
Night52
Category winnerVeranoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,767
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#14,220
PerfumerGeza Schoen
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerDark LeatherHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDark 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…
Reviews →Verano by Ormonde Jayne pairs sharp grapefruit and herbal juniper with a dry, airy tobacco leaf base. Built by Geza Schoen, the formula opens with a bright burst of bergamot and clary sage before settling into iced black tea and violet petals. The base relies on Iso E Super, cashmeran, and smooth suede to create a cle…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Dark Leather or Verano?
Dark Leather takes 4 of 7 categories. Dark Leather is rated 3.85/5 from 43 votes; Verano is rated 4.31/5 from 55 votes. Choose Dark Leather for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Verano for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dark Leather or Verano?
Dark Leather lasts longest (Dark Leather 70/100, Verano 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dark Leather or Verano?
Dark Leather projects furthest (Dark Leather 65/100, Verano 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dark Leather and Verano smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Juniper and Tonka.
Is Dark Leather or Verano better for summer or winter?
For summer, Verano is the stronger pick. For winter, Dark Leather is the stronger pick. Dark Leather suits evening wear; Verano suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dark Leather and Verano?
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. Verano has top notes of Airy Note, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Tea, Violet, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Moss, Ambergris and Iso E Super.
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