Leather of Istanbul vs Majalis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Majalis takes 3 of 4 categories.
Leather of IstanbulChoose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MajalisChoose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Leather of Istanbul1/4
Majalis3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Majalis
- Sillage & projection
- Majalis
- Value for money
- Leather of Istanbul
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Majalis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Leather of IstanbulThe Dua BrandMajalisThe Spirit of DubaiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%
4.20/ 5 · 268 votes
Have 83%Had 17%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
56%Love
23%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
268 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMajalis
SillageMajalis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLeather of IstanbulBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
rose30%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
amber77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
LoukhoumAmbergrisLabdanumLeatherIncenseSuedeCacaoDatesRakiOud
No top / heart / base split published
Top
IncenseStrawberryRaspberryPeachOlibanumPink PepperRoseCardamom
Heart
DatesSaffronGuaiac WoodPatchouliClovesVetiverFlowersPowdery Notes
Base
TobaccoAgarwood (Oud)Woodsy NotesMyrhhHoneyBenzoinLabdanumLeather
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Leather, Incense and Dates. 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
Spring69
Summer35
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#25,973
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMajalisHigher 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 →Majalis by The Spirit of Dubai pairs roasted Arabic coffee, chewy dates, and smoky incense against a thick pop of strawberry and rose. Built for freezing winter evenings and formal cold-weather gatherings, this heavy Oriental composition wraps warm cardamom, honey, and dark agarwood around rich tobacco leaves.
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 Majalis?
Majalis takes 3 of 4 categories. Leather of Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Majalis is rated 4.20/5 from 268 votes. Choose Leather of Istanbul for a sweet and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Majalis for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Leather of Istanbul or Majalis?
Majalis lasts longest (Majalis 84/100, Leather of Istanbul 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Leather of Istanbul or Majalis?
Projection is very close: Majalis 76/100, Leather of Istanbul 75/100 for sillage.
Do Leather of Istanbul and Majalis smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Leather, Incense and Dates.
Is Leather of Istanbul or Majalis 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 Majalis?
Leather of Istanbul features Loukhoum, Ambergris, Labdanum, Leather and Incense. Majalis has top notes of Incense, Strawberry, Raspberry and Peach, heart notes of Dates, Saffron, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli, a base of Tobacco, Agarwood (Oud), Woodsy Notes and Myrhh.
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