Number One vs Dark Leather
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Number OneChoose it for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dark LeatherChoose it for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Number One2/4
Dark Leather2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dark Leather
- Sillage & projection
- Dark Leather
- Value for money
- Number One
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Number One
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Number OneParis ElyseesDark LeatherMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 124 votes
Have 43%Had 40%Want 17%
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
48%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
124 votes
0%Love
33%Like
67%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
Category winners
LongevityDark Leather
SillageDark Leather
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNumber OneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
tropical90%
aromatic80%
warm spicy70%
sweet60%
fruity50%
leather100%
animalic92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
woody61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CardamomBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
LemonPineapple
Base2 to 4 hours
Papaya
Top
Pink PepperRaspberryMintLemonPineappleBergamotCardamom
Heart
RoseSaffronJasmineViolet LeafChocolate
Base
LeatherMuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwoodAmbergrisVanillaOakmoss
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Lemon and Pineapple. Durations are only published for Number One, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer100
Fall32
Winter15
Day100
Night24
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,705
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#68,946
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNumber OneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNumber One by Paris Elysees delivers an energetic burst of crisp citrus and juicy tropical fruit built for warm days. The opening strikes with sharp bergamot and a light touch of warm spicy cardamom, giving the initial spray an invigorating, aromatic lift. Soon after, zesty lemon and sweet pineapple take over the cent…
Reviews →Dark Leather by Mith leans into a spicy, fruity leather profile with a darker, slightly animalic edge. The opening looks busy on paper, but the core idea is clearer in wear, leather, warm spice, a touch of sweetness, and a woody amber base. It may suit someone who likes leather scents with some softness rather than a …
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, Number One or Dark Leather?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Number One is rated 3.94/5 from 124 votes; Dark Leather is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Number One for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dark Leather for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Number One or Dark Leather?
Dark Leather lasts longest (Dark Leather 60/100, Number One 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Number One or Dark Leather?
Projection is very close: Dark Leather 44/100, Number One 42/100 for sillage.
Do Number One and Dark Leather smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Lemon and Pineapple.
Is Number One or Dark Leather better for summer or winter?
Number One suits daytime wear; Dark Leather suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Number One and Dark Leather?
Number One has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lemon and Pineapple, a base of Papaya. Dark Leather has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Saffron, Jasmine and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.
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