Fragrance comparison

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense vs Leather of Istanbul

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense

AquaNobilis

4.405 votes

Rank #50,389 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Leather of Istanbul

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #48,208 SweetRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leather of Istanbul takes 4 of 4 categories.

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Leather of Istanbul
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense0/4

Leather of Istanbul4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

King of Persia's Perfumed IncenseAquaNobilis

Leather of IstanbulThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLeather of Istanbul

SillageLeather of Istanbul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLeather of IstanbulBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

tobacco77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

sweet100%

rose30%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TobaccoCoffee

Heart

LeatherAmberWoody NotesLabdanum

Base

IncenseOudVirginian CedarPatchouli

Notes

LoukhoumAmbergrisLabdanumLeatherIncenseSuedeCacaoDatesRakiOud

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLeather, Labdanum, Incense and Oud. Durations are only published for Leather of Istanbul, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLeather of IstanbulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense by AquaNobilis opens with a sharp burst of dark roasted coffee, bitter hemp leaves, and unburnt tobacco. The opening feels thick and dry, immediately setting a grave, smoky tone that bypasses any easy sweetness. Within fifteen minutes, the coffee recedes into the background while dens…

Reviews →

Leather of Istanbul by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around sweet confections and rich leather. It opens with an unusual pairing of boozy anise from Turkish raki alongside syrupy dates and sugary loukhoum. As the initial sweetness settles, a dark suede texture emerges, supported by bitter cacao nibs and …

Reviews →

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, King of Persia's Perfumed Incense or Leather of Istanbul?

Leather of Istanbul takes 4 of 4 categories. King of Persia's Perfumed Incense is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Leather of Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose King of Persia's Perfumed Incense for a amber and smoky character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Leather of Istanbul for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, King of Persia's Perfumed Incense or Leather of Istanbul?

Leather of Istanbul lasts longest (Leather of Istanbul 80/100, King of Persia's Perfumed Incense 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King of Persia's Perfumed Incense or Leather of Istanbul?

Leather of Istanbul projects furthest (Leather of Istanbul 75/100, King of Persia's Perfumed Incense 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King of Persia's Perfumed Incense and Leather of Istanbul smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Leather, Labdanum, Incense and Oud.

Is King of Persia's Perfumed Incense or Leather of Istanbul better for summer or winter?

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense suits evening wear; Leather of Istanbul suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King of Persia's Perfumed Incense and Leather of Istanbul?

King of Persia's Perfumed Incense has top notes of Tobacco and Coffee, heart notes of Leather, Amber, Woody Notes and Labdanum, a base of Incense, Oud, Virginian Cedar and Patchouli. Leather of Istanbul features Loukhoum, Ambergris, Labdanum, Leather and Incense.