Leather of Istanbul vs Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
7%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Leather of Istanbul takes 3 of 5 categories.
Leather of IstanbulChoose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
AbsoluteChoose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Leather of Istanbul3/5
Absolute2/5
- 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)
- Absolute
- Fragranxe ranking
- Absolute
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Leather of IstanbulThe Dua BrandAbsoluteRoyal CrownWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%
5.00/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 16%Had 6%Want 78%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
63%Love
13%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
18%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLeather of Istanbul
SillageLeather of Istanbul
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLeather of IstanbulBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familysweet100%
rose30%
amber100%
animalic91%
aromatic83%
balsamic74%
oud56%
Scent match7%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
LoukhoumAmbergrisLabdanumLeatherIncenseSuedeCacaoDatesRakiOud
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
OlibanumLeatherGalbanumHoneyCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Laotian OudTuberoseCedarMoroccan RoseSandalwoodJasmine
Base8-12 hrs
AmbergrisMyrrhOakmossVanilla AbsoluteLabdanumPatchouliStyrax
Category winnerAbsoluteLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer54
Fall100
Winter92
Day85
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#48,208
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#10,550
PerfumerAntonio Visconti
Launched2021
Reviews8
Category winnerAbsoluteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLeather 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 →Royal Crown Absolute is a dense, smoky amber fragrance that wraps dark resins and woody spices in rich warmth. It opens with a spark of green galbanum, crushed coriander, and frankincense before shifting into a thick heart of Laotian oud, earthy cedar, and sweet Moroccan rose. As the scent warms on skin, golden myrrh,…
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, Leather of Istanbul or Absolute?
Leather of Istanbul takes 3 of 5 categories. Leather of Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Absolute is rated 5.00/5 from 40 votes. 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. Choose Absolute for a amber and animalic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Leather of Istanbul or Absolute?
Leather of Istanbul lasts longest (Leather of Istanbul 80/100, Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Leather of Istanbul or Absolute?
Leather of Istanbul projects furthest (Leather of Istanbul 75/100, Absolute 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Leather of Istanbul and Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Ambergris, Labdanum, Leather and Incense.
Is Leather of Istanbul or Absolute better for summer or winter?
Leather of Istanbul suits day or night wear; Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Leather of Istanbul and Absolute?
Leather of Istanbul features Loukhoum, Ambergris, Labdanum, Leather and Incense. Absolute has top notes of Olibanum, Leather, Galbanum and Honey, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Tuberose, Cedar and Moroccan Rose, a base of Ambergris, Myrrh, Oakmoss and Vanilla Absolute.
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