Leather Shot vs Symphony Of Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Symphony Of Oud takes 6 of 7 categories.
Leather ShotChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Symphony Of OudChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Leather Shot1/7
Symphony Of Oud6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Symphony Of Oud
- Community sentiment
- Symphony Of Oud
- Longevity
- Symphony Of Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Symphony Of Oud
- Value for money
- Symphony Of Oud
- Versatility
- Symphony Of Oud
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Leather Shot
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Leather ShotOlfactive StudioSymphony Of OudAjmalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 206 votes
Have 37%Had 14%Want 49%
4.24/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 42%Had 2%Want 57%
Category winnerSymphony Of OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
26%Like
16%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
206 votes
47%Love
35%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerSymphony Of OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySymphony Of Oud
SillageSymphony Of Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSymphony Of OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
leather84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
iris61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
earthy69%
iris61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomCuminBitter Orange
Heart
LeatherIrisBlack Tea
Base
SandalwoodDriftwoodCedarVetiver
Top
CardamomBlack Tea
Heart
IrisVetiver
Base
SandalwoodTonkaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Iris, Black Tea and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring55
Summer30
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night88
Category winnerSymphony Of OudMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,239
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#12,139
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerLeather ShotHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLeather Shot opens with a sharp burst of spicy cardamom and bitter orange, backed by a persistent cumin note that heats up on the skin. It quickly develops a dry, dusty character as iris and black tea emerge in the middle phase, steering the composition away from traditional heavy leather towards a modern, woody-powde…
Reviews →Ajmal Symphony Of Oud is a woody, warm-spicy scent that opens with cardamom and a dark black tea feel. As it settles, iris brings a soft powdery polish over vetiver’s earthy green edge, before a creamy sandalwood and tonka base turns it smoother and lightly sweet. It usually suits cooler weather and evenings best, esp…
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 Shot or Symphony Of Oud?
Symphony Of Oud takes 6 of 7 categories. Leather Shot is rated 3.86/5 from 206 votes; Symphony Of Oud is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes. Choose Leather Shot for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Symphony Of Oud for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Leather Shot or Symphony Of Oud?
Symphony Of Oud lasts longest (Symphony Of Oud 81/100, Leather Shot 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Leather Shot or Symphony Of Oud?
Projection is very close: Symphony Of Oud 65/100, Leather Shot 64/100 for sillage.
Do Leather Shot and Symphony Of Oud smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Iris, Black Tea and Sandalwood.
Is Leather Shot or Symphony Of Oud better for summer or winter?
For summer, Symphony Of Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Leather Shot is the stronger pick. Symphony Of Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Leather Shot and Symphony Of Oud?
Leather Shot has top notes of Cardamom, Cumin and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Leather, Iris and Black Tea, a base of Sandalwood, Driftwood, Cedar and Vetiver. Symphony Of Oud has top notes of Cardamom and Black Tea, heart notes of Iris and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka and Patchouli.
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