Fragrance comparison

Omen vs Iberian Leather

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 815 ratings analysed

Omen

Manos Gerakinis

3.7659 votes

Rank #17,874 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Iberian Leather

Memo Paris

3.70756 votes

Rank #3,268 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iberian Leather takes 4 of 7 categories.

Omen
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Iberian Leather
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Omen3/7

Iberian Leather4/7

Ratings & consensus: Iberian Leather
Community sentiment: Omen
Longevity: Iberian Leather
Sillage & projection: Iberian Leather
Value for money: Omen
Versatility: Omen
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iberian Leather

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OmenManos Gerakinis

Iberian LeatherMemo Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 62%

3.70/ 5 · 756 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerIberian LeatherRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

22%Like

17%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

59 votes

38%Love

23%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

7%Hate

756 votes

Category winnerOmenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityIberian Leather

SillageIberian Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value33

Category winnerOmenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

leather77%

animalic69%

oud61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafAppleSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirBuchu or AgathosmaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)AmbergrisAmberTonka BeanMusk

Top

GeraniumRosemaryCorianderBergamot

Heart

SaffronCloveIrisRoseCinnamonOsmanthusJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmberSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Leather and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Omen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall92

Winter77

Day92

Night100

Spring44

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOmenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex41

Women8

Date 34%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 17%

Men74

Unisex24

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,874

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#3,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Category winnerIberian LeatherHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect an easy crowd-pleaser here. Manos Gerakinis Omen opens with an astringent snap of green apple and dry bay leaf, shadowed by a medicinal touch of saffron that smells almost like an old-school workshop. That juicy fruit disappears within fifteen minutes. What emerges next is a dark, resinous heart of stick…

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Iberian Leather by Memo Paris opens with a sharp, medicinal blast of aromatic geranium, rosemary, and bergamot. Within minutes, the top notes settle into a dense heart of saffron, clove, and dark rose. The base delivers heavy leather, agarwood oud, patchouli, and balsam fir that stays dense on skin for hours. This sce…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Omen or Iberian Leather?

Iberian Leather takes 4 of 7 categories. Omen is rated 3.76/5 from 59 votes; Iberian Leather is rated 3.70/5 from 756 votes. Choose Omen for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Iberian Leather for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Omen or Iberian Leather?

Iberian Leather lasts longest (Iberian Leather 83/100, Omen 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Omen or Iberian Leather?

Iberian Leather projects furthest (Iberian Leather 73/100, Omen 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Omen and Iberian Leather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Omen or Iberian Leather better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Omen and Iberian Leather?

Omen has top notes of Bay Leaf, Apple and Saffron, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Buchu or Agathosma and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris and Amber. Iberian Leather has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Clove, Iris and Rose, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Vetiver.