Leather of Istanbul vs Jean Lowe Nouveau
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.
Jean Lowe NouveauChoose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Leather of Istanbul2/4
Jean Lowe Nouveau2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Leather of Istanbul
- Sillage & projection
- Leather of Istanbul
- Value for money
- Jean Lowe Nouveau
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jean Lowe Nouveau
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Leather of IstanbulThe Dua BrandJean Lowe NouveauMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%
3.53/ 5 · 137 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
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
28%Love
34%Like
12%Ok
12%Dislike
13%Hate
137 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 winnerJean Lowe NouveauBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familysweet100%
rose30%
warm spicy100%
leather92%
patchouli84%
woody77%
oud69%
caramel61%
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
OudCacao
Heart
PatchouliCaramelSaffronRose
Base
LeatherBlackcurrantIncense
InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Cacao 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
Spring33
Summer17
Fall89
Winter100
Day100
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#11,769
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerJean Lowe NouveauHigher 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 →Jean Lowe Nouveau by Maison Alhambra delivers a bold, resinous profile dominated by dark leather, oud, and cocoa. Launched in 2023, this intense scent is designed for the mature man who prefers complex, long-lasting fragrances. It performs best in cooler climates, making it a distinct choice for formal evening events …
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 Jean Lowe Nouveau?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Leather of Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Jean Lowe Nouveau is rated 3.53/5 from 137 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 Jean Lowe Nouveau for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Leather of Istanbul or Jean Lowe Nouveau?
Leather of Istanbul lasts longest (Leather of Istanbul 80/100, Jean Lowe Nouveau 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Leather of Istanbul or Jean Lowe Nouveau?
Leather of Istanbul projects furthest (Leather of Istanbul 75/100, Jean Lowe Nouveau 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Leather of Istanbul and Jean Lowe Nouveau smell similar?
Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Cacao and Oud.
Is Leather of Istanbul or Jean Lowe Nouveau better for summer or winter?
Leather of Istanbul suits day or night wear; Jean Lowe Nouveau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Leather of Istanbul and Jean Lowe Nouveau?
Leather of Istanbul features Loukhoum, Ambergris, Labdanum, Leather and Incense. Jean Lowe Nouveau has top notes of Oud and Cacao, heart notes of Patchouli, Caramel, Saffron and Rose, a base of Leather, Blackcurrant and Incense.
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