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Favorite LEATHER fragrance(s)

post #1 of 78
Thread Starter 
I'll start. Chanel Cuir de Russie.
post #2 of 78
Montale Cuir D'Arabie
post #3 of 78
Knize Ten
post #4 of 78
Damn you Grottola . Im literally sitting here with all my leathers out about to post on leathers. I will add my thoughts later, but here is what I have out, many I have not had full wears yet though. Just blotter testing today.

Knize 10
Helmut Lang Curion
Tom Ford Tuscan Leather
Mark Birley Charles St
Xerjoff homme
Parfum D'Empire Cuir Ottoman
Montale Aoud Leather
Nasomatto Duro
Doir Leather Oud


Vintage Derby should arrive tomorrow. And the last on my journey is Clive Christian 'C', which I cannot find anywhere. Not going to blind that one. Hint, hint.
post #5 of 78
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by Nersh View Post

Damn you Grottola. Im literally sitting here with all my leathers out about to post on leathers. I will add my thoughts later, but here is what I have out, many I have not had full wears yet though. Just blotter testing today.

Knize 10
Helmut Lang Curion
Tom Ford Tuscan Leather
Mark Birley Charles St
Xerjoff homme
Parfum D'Empire Cuir Ottoman
Montale Aoud Leather
Nasomatto Duro
Doir Leather Oud


Vintage Derby should arrive tomorrow. And the last on my journey is Clive Christian 'C', which I cannot find anywhere. Not going to blind that one. Hint, hint.

Well well, looks like someone's a leather fan
post #6 of 78
Guerlain Derby
post #7 of 78
Not a fan of Cuir de Russie at all. I much prefer the more modern take on leather, and even that is only an occasional wear for me.
post #8 of 78
That's gotta be Canali Men!
post #9 of 78
Tuscan Leather...... love it!!!
post #10 of 78
Tuscan Leather
Cuiron
Cuir Ottoman
post #11 of 78
Without ever trying Derby. I am a huge Tuscan leather fan, I would have to say that Curion and Cuir Ottoman are close contenders. As far as pure leather scent, Xerjoff Homme is a more accurate depiction of a real leather (not so wearable). If Puredistance 'M' had more leather in it, it would wipe all the others off the map. You only get leather in 'M' on the dry down.

Oops, ANGIESDOEBOY just saw your post. Im with you.

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Tuscan Leather
Cuiron
Cuir Ottoman
post #12 of 78
Patchouli 24
post #13 of 78
Cuir de Lancome, even though it was marketed to the ladies. It's still good. Second comes Cuir de Russie Chanel and then Tabac Blond Caron EDT (older formulation). Tuscan Leather Tom Ford Private Blend most definitely if it were not for the over-priced sales tag.

Even though it's infused with agarwood, I would throw in Leather Oud Christian Dior La Collection Couturier Parfumeur as well. It's a mighty gorgeous leather scent juxtaposed against the agarwood note. A little goes a long, long way.
post #14 of 78
Cuir de Lancome.
post #15 of 78
TF Tuscan Leather
Knize 10
Creed Royal English Leather
Guerlain Derby
Odori Cuoio
post #16 of 78
SCANDAL - LANVIN Nothing comes close. Very hard to find, but worth it.
LANCETTI UOMO I have recently discovered this classic from 1984. A rich smoked leather. This fragrance is ,(to my nose) remarkably close to Patou Pour Homme.
LA MARTINA HOMME An ultra smooth, sophisticated, (but powerful) leather.
AIGNER IN LEATHER (WOMENS) A soft creamy beige leather sofa of a fragrance,( don´t touch the mens version, it´s awful).
CUIR DE RUSSIE - CHANEL (extrait) A beautiful leather, floral combination.
post #17 of 78
Cuir de Russie and tuscan leather.
post #18 of 78
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Originally Posted by BradW View Post

That's gotta be Canali Men!

Interesting, I wouldn't have thought it is a leather scent. So, there are extremely many forms of leather scents...
post #19 of 78
Cuir Mauresque
Tuscan Leather
Cuiron
Cuir Pleine Fleur
post #20 of 78
mario valentino - ocean rain

yes.
post #21 of 78
Knize 10
Creed Royal English Leather
Tuscan Leather
post #22 of 78
Helmut Lang Curion
Xerjoff homme
Doir Leather Oud
Patou PH
Leatherneck
Cuir de Lancome
Cuiron Pour Homme
Etienne Aigner 1
Odori Cuoio
Russisch Leder
Memorie Liquide - Cuir Millesime
post #23 of 78
From my wardrobe, my favorite leather is Trussardi Uomo by Trussardi. The runner up is Clubman Special Reserve by Pinaud.
post #24 of 78
Ah, leather! No particular order.

Cuir de Lancome
Chanel Cuir de Russie extrait
Cuir Mauresque
Derby
Cuir Ottoman
Citizen Queen
Habit Rouge, all forms
Knize Ten
post #25 of 78
Tuscan Leather
Nicole Miller
John Varvatos
post #26 of 78
+1 for Habit Rouge. I'll also add Aramis and Yatagan which both have leather notes in the dry down.
post #27 of 78
Guerlain Cuir de Russie
XerJoff Homme
post #28 of 78
Well, I agree with the mention of Trussardi Uomo as one that has a nice bit of leather, but I wouldn't classify it as a leather-dominant fragrance. For pure leathery goodness, my vote goes to ... Cuir Ottoman. Cuir Mauresque is also very good, but it has some crazy off-putting topnotes that make it much less wearable. I've never found the love for Knize Ten, and I have a love/hate relationship with Royal English Leather.
post #29 of 78
I find leather such a hard note. Hard to find I mean.

Instinctively I think leather ought to be hard, be tough, be rugged, be mean, be in your face. But really, in scents, I find it to be a very light scent. The airy dry scent that's like sawdust when you sniff the back of a piece of leather. We think a scent that's a leather scent must be uber-macho, but really, leather is an olfactory fake out.

My favorite for this is Creed's Cuir de Russie. I also love the heavy Royal English Leather by the same house, but in the leather and iris creation that is Versailles Pour Homme, leather hides but unifies every part of the scent. You don't think leather when you smell it, or I don't, but then when you think about it the leather is all over.
post #30 of 78
Gomma Etro's update of Knize Ten.
post #31 of 78
Knize Ten
Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir
post #32 of 78
As someone who is decidedly NOT a leather fan, Guerlain Derby is the only leather I've really really liked. Cuir Beluga was also interesting, although not sure I would ever buy it or wear it
post #33 of 78
Oh do I love leather threads!

KNIZE TEN
Chanel Cuir de Russie
Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman
Caron Tabac Blond
Serge Lutens Cuir Mauresque (because it reminds me of Tabac Blond!)
Hermes Kelly Caleche

I like Piguet's Bandit just fine as well. I am kind of over Morabito's Or Black though...
post #34 of 78
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by DustB View Post

Versailles Pour Homme

Never heard of this one before, now I'm intrigued. Is it discontinued, or available for purchase anywhere?
post #35 of 78
From my wardrobe:

Elsha 1776 Russian Leather
Clubman Special Reserve
post #36 of 78
I am a huge fan of leather fragrances.
Chanel's Cuir de Russie is probably the one I would take to a desert island if someone made me choose just one. Others that I really like include:

Tuscan Leather (Overhyped, but nice.)
Cuiron
Knize Ten
Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman (Another favorite, and maybe the one I wear most)
Serge Lutens Cuir Mauresque
Duro (Leather buried under mountains of synthetic musk and amber woody notes)
Etro's Gomma

It's a pretty diverse group. Leather interpreted many different ways.
A special shout out to Etro's Gomma. Underrated here.

-Slim
post #37 of 78


Knize Ten (vintage)
Jules (vintage)
Yatagan (vintage)
Or Black
Bel Ami (original 1986 formulation)
Cuir de Russie (vintage pre-Exclusifs, Chanel)
Patchouli 24
Tabac Blond (early 90's parfum)
Lonestar Memories
Tribute Attar
Aramis
Leather Oud





post #38 of 78
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Originally Posted by Grottola View Post

Never heard of this one before, now I'm intrigued. Is it discontinued, or available for purchase anywhere?

Grottola,

Yes, Versailles Pour Homme by Jean Desprez is discontinued, expensive to score--and it's great! If you're fortunate enough to find it, remember it's a most sophisticated right cross to the jaw, pure 1980's; so spray very sparingly. Drydown is amazing.

In the meantime console yourself with
REL by Creed for opulence and, for some birch-tar, Kolnisch Juchten


Cheers,

Mario
post #39 of 78
Cabochard Gres
Robert Piguet Bandit
post #40 of 78
The ones I have smelled:

Tuscan Leather
Derby
Dzing!
Cuir Ottoman
Daim Blond
post #41 of 78
Dzing!
Eau d'Hermès
Or Black
Knize Ten
Cuir de Lancôme
post #42 of 78
Quote:
Originally Posted by Grottola View Post

Never heard of this one before, now I'm intrigued. Is it discontinued, or available for purchase anywhere?

Grottola, yes to what Mario says. Versailles PH is something you've got to go Indiana Jones on to get. Its temple is long lost in the jungles in some weird geographical triangle with the lost civilization of Patou Pour Homme across the river and maize plains.

A real collector's show piece, but more so is 40 Love by the same Jean Desprez house. I think the 40 Love temple hasn't even been found yet.
post #43 of 78
Oud Cuir d'Arabie by Montale
post #44 of 78
Cuir d'Arabie for the beasty, barnyardy leather
Knize 10 Gold for a massive, slightly floral classic
Cuir Ottoman for a soft, floral, cosy leather
Hot Leather (Mark Buxton) for that warm, wellbehaved vibe
post #45 of 78
There are two leather scents which I truly love (Lonestar Memories and Oud Cuir DArabie) and a few which I like (Royal English Leather, Knize Ten, Habit Rouge, Daim Blond, Rien and Vierges & Toreros).
post #46 of 78
Knize ten
post #47 of 78
Leather! One of my fave categories...! Some favorites:

Creed Cuir de Russie
Chanel Cuir de Russie
Helmut Lang Cuiron
Serge Lutens Daim Blond
Serge Lutens Cuir Mauresque
Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman
Dior Oud Leather
Knize 10
Aigner Black
Elsha 1776 Russian Leather
Xerjoff Homme
Santa Maria Novella Nostalgia

Quite certain I've missed a few good leather scents - I just haven't had the opportunity to smell them yet.
post #48 of 78
Knize 10
Cuir de Lancôme
Cuir de Russie (Chanel)
Yatagan
Bel Ami
Jules
Aramis
post #49 of 78
I'm going with knize 10 and Bel Ami
post #50 of 78
Cuir de Russie, Chanel
Knize Ten
Tabac Blond
Eau d´Hermès
Azurée
Bandit
Arène Lupin Dandy
Derby
Puredistance M
Lonestar Memories
Gomma
Baladin
1740 Histoires de Parfums
Onda
post #51 of 78
I get some leather in Drakkar Noir, which I suppose is more wearable than most. Also, even though I haven't really worn it out yet, how about Dirty English? I think citrus notes work quite well with leather. Otherwise, it can smell very old man-like.
post #52 of 78
Tuscan Leather by Tom Ford ~~~~~> Simply GORGEOUS
post #53 of 78
so far: K 10, Oud Cuir D´Arabie, Kölnisch Juchten
post #54 of 78
I would only second most of the previous suggestions and add Donna Karan Fuel for Men, Fendi Uomo and Le Labo Oud 27. A special mention is deserved for Heeley Cuir Pleine Fleur. And Chanel Antaeus of course
post #55 of 78
Knize 10
Elsha 1776
Bandit (parfum) Very subtle.
La Nuit mixed with Musk Ghazelle (about 1 part each, mixed in a little bottle.) Absolutely the most feral thing I have at the moment. Not something to wear to church!
post #56 of 78

Helmut Lang Cuiron Pour Homme

Bandit [EdT]

Antaeus

Habit Rouge

MANY MORE.....
post #57 of 78
Scandal
Or Black
Chanel Cuir de Russie... the vintage extrait
Derby
Tabac Blonde
Kolnish Juchten
Bandit.

except for the first two the order changes periodically. Also Antaeus would have to get a mention, though to me personally its not a leather scent.
post #58 of 78
Eau d'Hermes, Parfum d'Habit and Derby are favourites of mine. Of fragrances that are more clearly leather scents, I like Cuir Ottoman and Cuir Mauresque.
post #59 of 78
- Aramis - great, underestimated isobutyl quinoline leather. Apparently very similar to vintage
- Cabochard, which is another favourite.
- Bandit - vintage for preference, but the current is fantastic too.
- Azurée. Do yourself a favour and try it if you enjoy any of the above.
- Dzing!
post #60 of 78
Cuir de Russie extrait
Cabochard vintage extrait
Knize Ten Golden Edition
Trussardi (white bottle)
Donna Karan
Diorling extrait
Bel Ami
Bois d'Ombrie


Tomorrow I hope to sample the famous La Martina David so enthusiastically raves about.
I would really love to try Cuir Ottoman.
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