Shomal vs Dark Leather
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shomal takes 3 of 4 categories.
ShomalChoose it for a green and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Dark LeatherChoose it for a leather and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Shomal3/4
Dark Leather1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shomal
- Sillage & projection
- Shomal
- Value for money
- Dark Leather
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shomal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ShomalBotanicaeDark LeatherMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%
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 hate29%Love
40%Like
21%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
119 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
LongevityShomal
SillageShomal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark LeatherBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
patchouli92%
earthy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
leather100%
animalic92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
woody61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green TeaHyacinthMandarin
Heart
PatchouliJasmineSaffron
Base
VanillaOakmossAmber
Top
Pink PepperRaspberryMintLemonPineappleBergamotCardamom
Heart
RoseSaffronJasmineViolet LeafChocolate
Base
LeatherMuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwoodAmbergrisVanillaOakmoss
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Saffron, Vanilla and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer76
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
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#16,373
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#68,374
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerShomalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBotanicae Shomal opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange and crisp green tea before settling into a cool, grassy hyacinth. The heart introduces earthy patchouli, clean jasmine, and a touch of dry saffron. It fits crisp spring mornings, casual office wear, and breezy weekend walks, clinging to cotton shirts with a…
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, Shomal or Dark Leather?
Shomal takes 3 of 4 categories. Shomal is rated 3.87/5 from 119 votes; Dark Leather is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Shomal for a green and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Dark Leather for a leather and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Shomal or Dark Leather?
Shomal lasts longest (Shomal 66/100, Dark Leather 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Shomal or Dark Leather?
Shomal projects furthest (Shomal 54/100, Dark Leather 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Shomal and Dark Leather smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Saffron, Vanilla and Oakmoss.
Is Shomal or Dark Leather better for summer or winter?
Dark Leather suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Shomal and Dark Leather?
Shomal has top notes of Green Tea, Hyacinth and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Saffron, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber. 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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