Leather Garden by Neil Morris Fragrances, 2009

i get complimented on this fragrance regularly -- the two levels are oddly distinct... floral & leather, that's it. none of the typical incense, musk notes on the drydown which makes it one of my favs.

LEATHER GARDEN is a curious mixture of green flowers and a synthetic leather scent. The opening florals are a wonderful blend of green flowers (narcissus, hyacinth, peony, rose, lily) that smells very earthy with the addition of vetiver. There is bit of blackberry that sweetens the mix but also some vetiver to keep it very green. Then a brilliant blending move with the addition of leather. This is an oud tinged leather that is strange but sharp leather, but this mixes nicely with the green floral main notes. This fragrance is all about leather, flowers and greens, but very little heaviness or sweetness to the scent. It smells like I just walked into the fresh cooler of flowers and greens at my favorite florist while wearing a new leather coat. All desirable smells that mix well together. I like this scent more the longer I have it on. Neil deserves extra style points for uniqueness of this fragrance.