Fragrance comparison

Leatherize vs St. Moses the Ethiopian

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 196 ratings analysed

Leatherize

DS&Durga · 2022

3.59180 votes

Rank #10,951 WoodyFresh Spicy

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

St. Moses the Ethiopian

Phronema Perfumes

4.2516 votes

Rank #32,160 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

St. Moses the Ethiopian takes 4 of 5 categories.

Leatherize
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
St. Moses the Ethiopian
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Leatherize1/5

St. Moses the Ethiopian4/5

Ratings & consensus: St. Moses the Ethiopian
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: St. Moses the Ethiopian
Sillage & projection: St. Moses the Ethiopian
Value for money: St. Moses the Ethiopian
Versatility: Not scored
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

St. Moses the EthiopianPhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 60%

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 1%Had 1%Want 97%

Category winnerSt. Moses the EthiopianRating 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

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevitySt. Moses the Ethiopian

SillageSt. Moses the Ethiopian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSt. Moses the EthiopianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

earthy60%

iris50%

iris100%

powdery92%

woody84%

amber77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, iris and amber

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

Notes

BlackberryIrisOrrisChinese CedarMyrrhButterSandalwoodMuskStyraxFrankincenseAmbergrisLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrris, 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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex28

Women3

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,951

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2022

Reviews34

Overall rank#32,160

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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St. Moses the Ethiopian by Phronema Perfumes presents a meditative, powdery composition anchored by iris, woody cedar, and rich frankincense. It evokes an ascetic, monastic atmosphere suited for cool autumn days and quiet, contemplative evenings. This unisex release explores themes of depth and spiritual stillness thr…

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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 St. Moses the Ethiopian?

St. Moses the Ethiopian takes 4 of 5 categories. Leatherize is rated 3.59/5 from 180 votes; St. Moses the Ethiopian is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose Leatherize for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose St. Moses the Ethiopian for a iris and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Leatherize or St. Moses the Ethiopian?

They last about the same: St. Moses the Ethiopian 78/100, Leatherize 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Leatherize or St. Moses the Ethiopian?

St. Moses the Ethiopian projects furthest (St. Moses the Ethiopian 73/100, Leatherize 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leatherize and St. Moses the Ethiopian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, iris and amber accords. Common notes include Orris, Labdanum and Myrrh.

Is Leatherize or St. Moses the Ethiopian better for summer or winter?

Leatherize suits evening wear; St. Moses the Ethiopian suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leatherize and St. Moses the Ethiopian?

Leatherize features White Leather, Cade oil, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Orris and Cubeb or Tailed pepper. St. Moses the Ethiopian features Blackberry, Iris, Orris, Chinese Cedar and Myrrh.