Fragrance comparison

Indisch Leder vs The Mauve

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

4 wins

Indisch Leder

WienerBlut

3.98103 votes

Rank #7,666 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

The Mauve

The Sum

4.0425 votes

Rank #49,845 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indisch Leder takes 4 of 6 categories.

Indisch Leder
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Mauve
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Indisch Leder4/6

The Mauve2/6

Ratings & consensus: Indisch Leder
Community sentiment: The Mauve
Longevity: Indisch Leder
Sillage & projection: Indisch Leder
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: The Mauve
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Indisch Leder

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Indisch LederWienerBlut

The MauveThe Sum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 64%

4.04/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerIndisch LederRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

39%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

28%Love

56%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerThe MauveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityIndisch Leder

SillageIndisch Leder

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

lavender100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CognacPlumOakLabdanumSaffronArtemisiaSicilian BergamotAmberPeru BalsamLavender

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LavenderTea LeafOak

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOak and Lavender. 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

Summer17

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night44

Category winnerThe MauveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,666

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIndisch LederHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Indisch Leder opens with a dry, boozy rush of cognac, saffron and dark fruit before settling into woody amber, resin and a restrained leather effect. It reads darker and more masculine than the unisex label suggests, with a lavender-tinged start that some wearers find distinctive, while others find the development too…

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The Mauve opens with a sharp burst of herbal lavender backed by bitter tea leaf. As the initial spray settles, dry oakwood emerges underneath the aromatic top notes, giving the composition a grounded, mossy structure. It wears best on cool, overcast spring mornings or in quiet office environments where loud projection…

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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, Indisch Leder or The Mauve?

Indisch Leder takes 4 of 6 categories. Indisch Leder is rated 3.98/5 from 103 votes; The Mauve is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes. Choose Indisch Leder for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Mauve for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Indisch Leder or The Mauve?

Indisch Leder lasts longest (Indisch Leder 73/100, The Mauve 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indisch Leder or The Mauve?

Indisch Leder projects furthest (Indisch Leder 62/100, The Mauve 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indisch Leder and The Mauve smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Oak and Lavender.

Is Indisch Leder or The Mauve better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mauve is the stronger pick. For winter, The Mauve is the stronger pick. Indisch Leder suits daytime wear; The Mauve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.