Fragrance comparison

Leather of Istanbul vs N.11

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Leather of Istanbul

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #48,208 SweetRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

N.11

Casati

4.673 votes

Rank #49,483 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

N.11 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Leather of Istanbul
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
N.11
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Leather of Istanbul1/5

N.114/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: N.11
Sillage & projection: N.11
Value for money: N.11
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): N.11
Fragranxe ranking: Leather of Istanbul

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Leather of IstanbulThe Dua Brand

N.11Casati

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityN.11

SillageN.11

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerN.11Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

rose30%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

smoky69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%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

Top20-30 mins

DatesPineappleCardamomRed FruitsCinnamon

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisJasmineCoffeePepperRose

Base8-12 hrs

LeatherIncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskAmbergrisLabdanum

Category winnerN.11Longest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#49,483

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLeather of IstanbulHigher 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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Casati N.11 opens with a rich, inviting blend of sticky sweet dates, juicy red fruits, and tart pineapple dusted with warm cinnamon and green cardamom. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, an earthy heart emerges, pairing roasted black coffee and delicate iris root with subtle cracks of black pepper. The bas…

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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 N.11?

N.11 takes 4 of 5 categories. Leather of Istanbul is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; N.11 is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Leather of Istanbul for a sweet and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose N.11 for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Leather of Istanbul or N.11?

N.11 lasts longest (N.11 100/100, Leather of Istanbul 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leather of Istanbul or N.11?

N.11 projects furthest (N.11 100/100, Leather of Istanbul 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leather of Istanbul and N.11 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Ambergris, Labdanum, Leather and Incense.

Is Leather of Istanbul or N.11 better for summer or winter?

Leather of Istanbul suits day or night wear; N.11 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leather of Istanbul and N.11?

Leather of Istanbul features Loukhoum, Ambergris, Labdanum, Leather and Incense. N.11 has top notes of Dates, Pineapple, Cardamom and Red Fruits, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Coffee and Pepper, a base of Leather, Incense, Sandalwood and White Musk.