Fragrance comparison

Hot Leather vs Íris Bouquet

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hot Leather

Mark Buxton

4.1079 votes

Rank #24,308 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Íris Bouquet

Mahogany

3.4833 votes

Rank #22,365 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hot Leather takes 4 of 6 categories.

Hot Leather
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Íris Bouquet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hot Leather4/6

Íris Bouquet2/6

Ratings & consensus: Hot Leather
Community sentiment: Hot Leather
Longevity: Hot Leather
Sillage & projection: Hot Leather
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Íris Bouquet
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Íris Bouquet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hot LeatherMark Buxton

Íris BouquetMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 27%Had 24%Want 49%

3.48/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerHot LeatherRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

79 votes

27%Love

27%Like

15%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerHot LeatherMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityHot Leather

SillageHot Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

iris84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeCorianderBergamotLemonTangerine

Heart2 to 4 hours

Orris RootJasmineIris

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliCedarVanilla

Top

ApplePassion FlowerLemonBergamotBlack PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisIris PetalsLily-of-the-ValleyWatery NotesYlang-YlangCedar NeedlesCyclamenJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCedarAmberSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Hot Leather, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer14

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night47

Spring92

Summer83

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerÍris BouquetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,308

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#22,365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerÍris BouquetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hot Leather by Mark Buxton delivers a surprising balance of zesty citrus, powdery iris, and an earthy woody foundation. Despite the suggestive name, the scent does not hit you with heavy biker leather. Instead, it bursts open with a bright splash of mandarin orange, bergamot, lemon, and spicy coriander. As the brisk o…

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Mahogany's Íris Bouquet opens with a bright burst of fresh apple and citrus, quickly yielding to a light, clean heart of iris petals. It is a skin-hugging fragrance suited for casual spring mornings and relaxed office wear. The soft musk base ensures it remains quiet, offering a clean, intimate feel for those who pref…

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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, Hot Leather or Íris Bouquet?

Hot Leather takes 4 of 6 categories. Hot Leather is rated 4.10/5 from 79 votes; Íris Bouquet is rated 3.48/5 from 33 votes. Choose Hot Leather for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Íris Bouquet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hot Leather or Íris Bouquet?

Hot Leather lasts longest (Hot Leather 80/100, Íris Bouquet 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hot Leather or Íris Bouquet?

Hot Leather projects furthest (Hot Leather 72/100, Íris Bouquet 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hot Leather and Íris Bouquet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Hot Leather or Íris Bouquet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Íris Bouquet is the stronger pick. For winter, Íris Bouquet is the stronger pick. Hot Leather suits daytime wear; Íris Bouquet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hot Leather and Íris Bouquet?

Hot Leather has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Coriander, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Vanilla. Íris Bouquet has top notes of Apple, Passion Flower, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Iris Petals, Lily-of-the-Valley and Watery Notes, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar.