Fragrance comparison

Leather of Istanbul vs Ambrecuir

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

2 wins

Leather of Istanbul

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #48,208 SweetRose

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Ambrecuir

Sultan Pasha Attars

3.9951 votes

Rank #12,461 AmberMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leather of Istanbul takes 2 of 3 categories.

Leather of Istanbul
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ambrecuir
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Leather of Istanbul2/3

Ambrecuir1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Leather of IstanbulThe Dua Brand

AmbrecuirSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

3.99/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLeather of Istanbul

SillageLeather of Istanbul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

rose30%

amber100%

musky92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LoukhoumAmbergrisLabdanumLeatherIncenseSuedeCacaoDatesRakiOud

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ButterAmberSaffron

Heart

Orris RootHoneySuedeTonka BeanTobaccoCacaoJava vetiver oil

Base

Black AmberAmbergrisLabdanumMuskSiam BenzoinVanillaIncenseOpoponax

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring22

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,461

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerAmbrecuirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

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Ambrecuir by Sultan Pasha Attars is an ambitious, artistic exploration of aged materials. Centered on a dense amber accord, it marries the buttery richness of saffron and honeyed suede with a complex, animalic base. Designed for those seeking a vintage, bibliophilic aesthetic, this attar is best suited for cooler mont…

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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, Leather of Istanbul or Ambrecuir?

Leather of Istanbul takes 2 of 3 categories. Leather of Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Ambrecuir is rated 3.99/5 from 51 votes. Choose Leather of Istanbul for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ambrecuir for a amber and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Leather of Istanbul or Ambrecuir?

Leather of Istanbul lasts longest (Leather of Istanbul 80/100, Ambrecuir 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leather of Istanbul or Ambrecuir?

Leather of Istanbul projects furthest (Leather of Istanbul 75/100, Ambrecuir 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leather of Istanbul and Ambrecuir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Ambergris, Labdanum, Incense and Suede.

Is Leather of Istanbul or Ambrecuir better for summer or winter?

Leather of Istanbul suits day or night wear; Ambrecuir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leather of Istanbul and Ambrecuir?

Leather of Istanbul features Loukhoum, Ambergris, Labdanum, Leather and Incense. Ambrecuir has top notes of Butter, Amber and Saffron, heart notes of Orris Root, Honey, Suede and Tonka Bean, a base of Black Amber, Ambergris, Labdanum and Musk.