(Leather Fever) vs Encre Noire

The community appreciates Leather Fever's scent quality and compares it favorably to higher-end leather fragrances like Mojave Ghost and Ganymede. However, the main complaint is its poor longevity lasting only about an hour, combined with its discontinuation in multiple markets, making it difficult to repurchase or recommend.

The r/fragrance community views Encre Noire as an excellent value niche fragrance with distinctive character, praised for its woody, cypress-driven composition and quality at its price point. However, it's highly polarizing due to its dark, dry, and uncompromising nature that appeals primarily to fragrance enthusiasts rather than mass audiences. The flankers (Sport and A L'Extreme) offer more wearable alternatives while the original remains the most character-driven option.