Leather Sensation vs Viaje a Ceylan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Leather Sensation takes 6 of 7 categories.
Leather SensationChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Viaje a CeylanChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Leather Sensation6/7
Viaje a Ceylan1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Leather Sensation
- Community sentiment
- Leather Sensation
- Longevity
- Leather Sensation
- Sillage & projection
- Leather Sensation
- Value for money
- Leather Sensation
- Versatility
- Viaje a Ceylan
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Leather Sensation
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Leather SensationByblosViaje a CeylanAdolfo DominguezWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 102 votes
Have 54%Had 21%Want 26%
3.91/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 38%Had 28%Want 34%
Category winnerLeather SensationRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
54%Like
12%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
89 votes
24%Love
55%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
Category winnerLeather SensationMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLeather Sensation
SillageLeather Sensation
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLeather SensationBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
leather69%
lavender61%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
marine77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitBergamotGeraniumPink Pepper
Heart
FernLavenderGreen Leaves
Base
LeatherSandalwoodMossAmberPatchouli Leaf
Top
Sea NotesBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruitCinnamon
Heart
MahoganyPink PepperEbony
Base
AmberCedarPatchouliWhite MuskMossFern
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Fern. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Spring85
Summer45
Fall100
Winter20
Day100
Night25
Category winnerViaje a CeylanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,725
PerfumerHenri Bergia
Launched—
Reviews22
Overall rank#18,128
PerfumerRamon Monegal
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerLeather SensationHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLeather Sensation by Byblos is an aromatic leather fragrance crafted for men. Launched in 2017 by perfumer Henri Bergia, it opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and pink pepper, transitioning into a clean lavender and green leaf heart. It settles into a grounded base of leather, sandalwood, and moss, making it a rel…
Reviews →Viaje a Ceylan by Adolfo Dominguez is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Viaje a Ceylan was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Sea Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Cinnamon; middle notes are Mahogany, Pink Pepper and Ebony; base notes are Amber, Cedar, Pat…
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 Sensation or Viaje a Ceylan?
Leather Sensation takes 6 of 7 categories. Leather Sensation is rated 3.88/5 from 102 votes; Viaje a Ceylan is rated 3.91/5 from 44 votes. Choose Leather Sensation for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Viaje a Ceylan for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Leather Sensation or Viaje a Ceylan?
Leather Sensation lasts longest (Leather Sensation 65/100, Viaje a Ceylan 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Leather Sensation or Viaje a Ceylan?
Leather Sensation projects furthest (Leather Sensation 57/100, Viaje a Ceylan 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Leather Sensation and Viaje a Ceylan smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Fern.
Is Leather Sensation or Viaje a Ceylan better for summer or winter?
For summer, Viaje a Ceylan is the stronger pick. For winter, Leather Sensation is the stronger pick. Viaje a Ceylan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Leather Sensation and Viaje a Ceylan?
Leather Sensation has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Geranium and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Fern, Lavender and Green Leaves, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Moss and Amber. Viaje a Ceylan has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Mahogany, Pink Pepper and Ebony, a base of Amber, Cedar, Patchouli and White Musk.
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