Fragrance comparison

Raspberry Dictator vs Azerbaijan Leather

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

Raspberry Dictator

Marc Gebauer

3.8848 votes

Rank #30,661 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Azerbaijan Leather

Subhi Khalilbayov

3.297 votes

Rank #55,805 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Raspberry Dictator
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Azerbaijan Leather
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Raspberry Dictator2/4

Azerbaijan Leather2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Raspberry DictatorMarc Gebauer

Azerbaijan LeatherSubhi Khalilbayov

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

13%Hate

48 votes

43%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityAzerbaijan Leather

SillageAzerbaijan Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value40

Category winnerRaspberry DictatorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

iris77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

leather92%

woody84%

sweet77%

tobacco69%

fruity61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryBalsamic NotesMandarinGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisBlack PepperFrankincense

Base6-10+ hrs

LeatherVetiverStyraxAmberMusk

Top

RaspberryPink PepperLemonBergamot

Heart

SaffronCinnamonRoseIris

Base

LeatherSandalwoodAmberTobaccoVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Iris, Leather and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Raspberry Dictator, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex39

Women2

Date 37%Party 34%Casual 16%Work 12%

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,805

PerfumerSubhi Khalilbayov

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRaspberry DictatorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Gebauer Raspberry Dictator delivers an intense collision of tart red fruit and smoky, resinous warmth. The first spray releases a sharp burst of sweet raspberry and juicy mandarin, spiked with a lively punch of fresh ginger. Give it ten minutes. The initial sweetness quickly tightens as dry iris and pungent black…

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Azerbaijan Leather by Subhi Khalilbayov is a bold leather-forward fragrance that balances sharp spice with deep, resinous woods. Launched in 2021, this unisex scent relies on a striking opening of tart raspberry and bright pink pepper, settling into a complex heart of saffron and cinnamon. It is a powerful option for …

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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, Raspberry Dictator or Azerbaijan Leather?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Raspberry Dictator is rated 3.88/5 from 48 votes; Azerbaijan Leather is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Raspberry Dictator for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Azerbaijan Leather for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Raspberry Dictator or Azerbaijan Leather?

Azerbaijan Leather lasts longest (Azerbaijan Leather 90/100, Raspberry Dictator 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Raspberry Dictator or Azerbaijan Leather?

Azerbaijan Leather projects furthest (Azerbaijan Leather 89/100, Raspberry Dictator 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Raspberry Dictator and Azerbaijan Leather smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Iris, Leather and Vetiver.

Is Raspberry Dictator or Azerbaijan Leather better for summer or winter?

Raspberry Dictator suits evening wear; Azerbaijan Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Raspberry Dictator and Azerbaijan Leather?

Raspberry Dictator has top notes of Raspberry, Balsamic Notes, Mandarin and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper and Frankincense, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Styrax and Amber. Azerbaijan Leather has top notes of Raspberry, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Cinnamon, Rose and Iris, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Amber and Tobacco.