Fragrance comparison

Yen vs Dark Leather

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

4 wins

Yen

Papa James

4.754 votes

Rank #43,084 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Dark Leather

Mith

3.333 votes

Rank #60,830 LeatherAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Yen takes 4 of 4 categories.

Yen
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dark Leather
Choose it for a leather and animalic character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Yen4/4

Dark Leather0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YenPapa James

Dark LeatherMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

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 hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityYen

SillageYen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

Category winnerYenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

musky69%

animalic61%

leather100%

animalic92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamotOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

Floral NotesVanilla

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmbergrisOakmossLeatherCaramelMusk

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryMintLemonPineappleBergamotCardamom

Heart

RoseSaffronJasmineViolet LeafChocolate

Base

LeatherMuskAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwoodAmbergrisVanillaOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Raspberry, Bergamot and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Yen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 31%Date 29%Work 24%Party 16%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,830

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerYenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yen by Papa James delivers a lively clash between bright fruits and cozy, resinous depth. The first spray releases a snappy burst of tart raspberry, juicy orange, and sparkling bergamot, sharpened by a pinch of pink pepper. It wakes up your senses instantly. Soon after, the zesty opening softens into a cushion of warm…

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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 …

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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, Yen or Dark Leather?

Yen takes 4 of 4 categories. Yen is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Dark Leather is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Yen for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dark Leather for a leather and animalic character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Yen or Dark Leather?

Yen lasts longest (Yen 73/100, Dark Leather 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Yen or Dark Leather?

Yen projects furthest (Yen 67/100, Dark Leather 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Yen and Dark Leather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and animalic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Raspberry, Bergamot and Vanilla.

Is Yen or Dark Leather better for summer or winter?

Yen suits daytime wear; Dark Leather suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Yen and Dark Leather?

Yen has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Floral Notes and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Leather. 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.