Fragrance comparison

Deep Leather vs Tears On Mystic Sand

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

Deep Leather

Angel Schlesser

3.6754 votes

Rank #34,186 LeatherCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Tears On Mystic Sand

Mystikum

3.8323 votes

Rank #35,202 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tears On Mystic Sand takes 3 of 5 categories.

Deep Leather
Choose it for a leather and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Tears On Mystic Sand
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Deep Leather2/5

Tears On Mystic Sand3/5

Ratings & consensus: Tears On Mystic Sand
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tears On Mystic Sand
Sillage & projection: Tears On Mystic Sand
Value for money: Deep Leather
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Deep Leather

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deep LeatherAngel Schlesser

Tears On Mystic SandMystikum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

3.83/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 80%

Category winnerTears On Mystic SandRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

54 votes

26%Love

39%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTears On Mystic Sand

SillageTears On Mystic Sand

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value46

Category winnerDeep LeatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

citrus86%

animalic72%

fresh spicy58%

vanilla44%

smoky30%

powdery100%

citrus92%

oud84%

woody77%

leather69%

floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Leather

Base

Vanilla

Top

TangerineCarrot SeedsDavanaMarigoldBergamotLitchi

Heart

OudFreesiaOrris RootFrankincenseRose

Base

LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskVanillaSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Leather and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter92

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex22

Women4

Men7

Unisex80

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,186

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,202

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDeep LeatherHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel Schlesser Deep Leather pairs crisp bergamot with a supple leather accord that settles into warm vanilla on skin. Designed by perfumer Hamid Merati-Kashani, this scent leans toward cool autumn evenings and leather jackets. It offers an accessible entry into dark aromatic profiles without relying on heavy smoke or…

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Tears On Mystic Sand reads as a powdery, citrus-lit oud with a dusty floral heart and a soft leather base. Early wear can feel dry, earthy and slightly astringent, then it settles into a creamier mix of powder, woods and muted fruit. It may suit someone who likes unusual, atmospheric scents more than easy crowd-please…

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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, Deep Leather or Tears On Mystic Sand?

Tears On Mystic Sand takes 3 of 5 categories. Deep Leather is rated 3.67/5 from 54 votes; Tears On Mystic Sand is rated 3.83/5 from 23 votes. Choose Deep Leather for a leather and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Tears On Mystic Sand for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Leather or Tears On Mystic Sand?

Tears On Mystic Sand lasts longest (Tears On Mystic Sand 82/100, Deep Leather 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Leather or Tears On Mystic Sand?

Tears On Mystic Sand projects furthest (Tears On Mystic Sand 69/100, Deep Leather 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Leather and Tears On Mystic Sand smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and leather accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Leather and Vanilla.

Is Deep Leather or Tears On Mystic Sand better for summer or winter?

Tears On Mystic Sand suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Leather and Tears On Mystic Sand?

Deep Leather has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, a base of Vanilla. Tears On Mystic Sand has top notes of Tangerine, Carrot Seeds, Davana and Marigold, heart notes of Oud, Freesia, Orris Root and Frankincense, a base of Leather, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk and Vanilla.