Leather of Istanbul vs Bliss In Paradise
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
11%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Leather of IstanbulChoose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bliss In ParadiseChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Leather of Istanbul2/4
Bliss In Paradise2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Leather of Istanbul
- Sillage & projection
- Leather of Istanbul
- Value for money
- Bliss In Paradise
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bliss In Paradise
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Leather of IstanbulThe Dua BrandBliss In ParadiseThomas KosmalaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%
4.15/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 31%Had 9%Want 60%
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
58%Love
21%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
6%Hate
67 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 winnerBliss In ParadiseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familysweet100%
rose30%
amber100%
warm spicy90%
oud80%
leather70%
fresh spicy60%
smoky50%
Scent match11%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
Top
SaffronBergamot
Heart
OlibanumLabdanum
Base
OudLeatherIncenseAmber
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Leather, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring56
Summer20
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#8,882
PerfumerThomas Kosmala
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerBliss In ParadiseHigher 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 →Bliss In Paradise opens with a sharp hit of saffron and bergamot, then settles into a smoky amber, leather and incense dry-down with oud in the background. It wears bold, warm and slightly metallic at first, then richer and smoother later. This suits someone who enjoys assertive oriental styles, old-school masculine h…
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 Bliss In Paradise?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Leather of Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Bliss In Paradise is rated 4.15/5 from 76 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 Bliss In Paradise for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Leather of Istanbul or Bliss In Paradise?
Leather of Istanbul lasts longest (Leather of Istanbul 80/100, Bliss In Paradise 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Leather of Istanbul or Bliss In Paradise?
Leather of Istanbul projects furthest (Leather of Istanbul 75/100, Bliss In Paradise 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Leather of Istanbul and Bliss In Paradise smell similar?
Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Leather, Incense and Oud.
Is Leather of Istanbul or Bliss In Paradise better for summer or winter?
Leather of Istanbul suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Leather of Istanbul and Bliss In Paradise?
Leather of Istanbul features Loukhoum, Ambergris, Labdanum, Leather and Incense. Bliss In Paradise has top notes of Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum and Labdanum, a base of Oud, Leather, Incense and Amber.
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