Fragrance comparison

Leatherize vs Iris Fauve

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 878 ratings analysed

Leatherize

DS&Durga · 2022

3.59180 votes

Rank #10,940 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Iris Fauve

Atelier des Ors

3.95698 votes

Rank #27,940 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Leatherize
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Iris Fauve
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Leatherize3/7

Iris Fauve3/7

Ratings & consensus: Iris Fauve
Community sentiment: Iris Fauve
Longevity: Leatherize
Sillage & projection: Leatherize
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Iris Fauve
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Leatherize

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeatherizeDS&Durga

Iris FauveAtelier des Ors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 60%

3.95/ 5 · 698 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerIris FauveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

180 votes

37%Love

37%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

698 votes

Category winnerIris FauveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLeatherize

SillageLeatherize

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

earthy60%

iris50%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

iris69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, amber and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

White LeatherCade oilCypriol Oil or NagarmothaOrrisCubeb or Tailed pepperLabdanumMyrrh

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IrisCinnamonBergamot

Heart

Haitian VetiverPatchouliCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

MyrrhLabdanumMuskLiatris

InformationalShared notesCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Labdanum and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Leatherize, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIris FauveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex28

Women3

Men13

Unisex62

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,940

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2022

Reviews34

Overall rank#27,940

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLeatherizeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The cade oil hits immediately. DS&Durga Leatherize skips polite introductions, pushing straight into a rugged wall of charred birch, peppery cubeb, and pungent rawhide. It smells like a brand new motorcycle jacket catching embers beside a midnight autumn bonfire. Three sprays maximum. As the initial solvent smoke sett…

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Iris Fauve opens with a brief burst of bergamot before settling into warm cinnamon and soft, powdery iris. The heart introduces earthy Haitian vetiver, woody cypriol, and patchouli, creating a dry and textured foundation. As the fragrance dries down, rich myrrh and labdanum take center stage alongside clean musk and s…

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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, Leatherize or Iris Fauve?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Leatherize is rated 3.59/5 from 180 votes; Iris Fauve is rated 3.95/5 from 698 votes. Choose Leatherize for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Iris Fauve for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Leatherize or Iris Fauve?

Leatherize lasts longest (Leatherize 76/100, Iris Fauve 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leatherize or Iris Fauve?

Leatherize projects furthest (Leatherize 63/100, Iris Fauve 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leatherize and Iris Fauve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and earthy accords. Common notes include Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Labdanum and Myrrh.

Is Leatherize or Iris Fauve better for summer or winter?

For summer, Leatherize is the stronger pick. For winter, Leatherize is the stronger pick. Leatherize suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leatherize and Iris Fauve?

Leatherize features White Leather, Cade oil, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Orris and Cubeb or Tailed pepper. Iris Fauve has top notes of Iris, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Myrrh, Labdanum, Musk and Liatris.