Fragrance comparison

Fès Leather vs In principio

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Fès Leather

Atrujja

5.004 votes

Rank #28,560 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

In principio

Zanini

4.1317 votes

Rank #20,016 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Fès Leather
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
In principio
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.

Fès Leather2/4

In principio2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fès Leather
Sillage & projection: Fès Leather
Value for money: In principio
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: In principio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fès LeatherAtrujja

In principioZanini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.13/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityFès Leather

SillageFès Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value75

Category winnerIn principioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

oud77%

balsamic69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Laotian OudSaffronGreen MangoAmbergrisCedarwoodNutmegCloveelemiTurkish RoseSiam BenzoinPink LotusPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Tuscan CypressBitter OrangeTurkish RoseFrankincenseYlang YlangAmbergrisKumquatNutmegelemiLilyMacePalisander Rosewood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmbergris, Nutmeg, elemi and Turkish Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day33

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,560

PerfumerGhriss Mohamed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#20,016

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerIn principioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fès Leather reads as a dense, spicy leather built around oud, amber, and balsamic warmth rather than a clean suede effect. Reviews point to very strong longevity and projection, with a layered profile where saffron, woods, resins, rose, and sweeter touches all stay in play. This looks best for experienced wearers who …

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In principio by Zanini starts with bright, bitter citrus and dries down to a rich, meditative base of frankincense and cistus. The fragrance suits individuals seeking a contemplative, resinous aroma for cool autumn evenings. It balances citrus top notes with warm, mineral ambergris, creating a distinct option for thos…

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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, Fès Leather or In principio?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Fès Leather is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; In principio is rated 4.13/5 from 17 votes. Choose Fès Leather for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose In principio for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Fès Leather or In principio?

Fès Leather lasts longest (Fès Leather 100/100, In principio 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fès Leather or In principio?

Fès Leather projects furthest (Fès Leather 90/100, In principio 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fès Leather and In principio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ambergris, Nutmeg, elemi and Turkish Rose.

Is Fès Leather or In principio better for summer or winter?

Fès Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fès Leather and In principio?

Fès Leather features Laotian Oud, Saffron, Green Mango, Ambergris and Cedarwood. In principio features Tuscan Cypress, Bitter Orange, Turkish Rose, Frankincense and Ylang Ylang.