Fragrance comparison

Iris Fauve vs Leatherize

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 878 ratings analysed

Iris Fauve

Atelier des Ors

3.95698 votes

Rank #27,940 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Leatherize

DS&Durga · 2022

3.59180 votes

Rank #10,940 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Iris Fauve
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Leatherize
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Iris Fauve3/7

Leatherize3/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris Fauve
Community sentiment: Iris Fauve
Longevity: Leatherize
Sillage & projection: Leatherize
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Iris Fauve
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Leatherize

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris FauveAtelier des Ors

LeatherizeDS&Durga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 698 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.59/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 60%

Category winnerIris FauveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

37%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

698 votes

27%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

180 votes

Category winnerIris FauveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityLeatherize

SillageLeatherize

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

iris69%

cinnamon61%

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

earthy60%

iris50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, amber and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IrisCinnamonBergamot

Heart

Haitian VetiverPatchouliCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

MyrrhLabdanumMuskLiatris

Notes

White LeatherCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaOrrisCubeb or Tailed pepperLabdanumMyrrh

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Myrrh and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Leatherize, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring32

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerIris FauveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex62

Women24

Men69

Unisex28

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,940

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,940

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2022

Reviews34

Category winnerLeatherizeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris Fauve opens with a brief burst of bergamot before settling into warm cinnamon and soft, powdery iris. The heart introduces earthy Haitian vetiver, woody cypriol, and patchouli, creating a dry and textured foundation. As the fragrance dries down, rich myrrh and labdanum take center stage alongside clean musk and s…

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The cade oil hits immediately. DS&Durga Leatherize skips polite introductions, pushing straight into a rugged wall of charred birch, peppery cubeb, and pungent rawhide. It smells like a brand new motorcycle jacket catching embers beside a midnight autumn bonfire. Three sprays maximum. As the initial solvent smoke sett…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Iris Fauve or Leatherize?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Iris Fauve is rated 3.95/5 from 698 votes; Leatherize is rated 3.59/5 from 180 votes. Choose Iris Fauve for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Leatherize for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Fauve or Leatherize?

Leatherize lasts longest (Leatherize 76/100, Iris Fauve 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Fauve or Leatherize?

Leatherize projects furthest (Leatherize 63/100, Iris Fauve 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris Fauve and Leatherize smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and earthy accords. Common notes include Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Myrrh and Labdanum.

Is Iris Fauve or Leatherize better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iris Fauve is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Fauve is the stronger pick. Leatherize suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Fauve and Leatherize?

Iris Fauve has top notes of Iris, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Myrrh, Labdanum, Musk and Liatris. Leatherize features White Leather, Cade oil, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Orris and Cubeb or Tailed pepper.