I want Leather!

[ShaversBane]

I am looking for a Cologne and/or aftershave that smells like a Fresh Western Saddle, sitting on the Saddlery Shelves. I've used the Dana "English Leather" cologne, and though I do like this very much, It just doesn't smell like Real Leather...

I've been Riding western and dressage since I was 9 years old, and I'm currently working in another equestrian center, So I Know what Real Leather smells like. I work with it every day.
(and I'm an Avid Motorcyclist, So I wear leather when riding, too)

Does anyone Know of a cologne that actually smells like Real Leather? I've been searching diligently!

Jonas

 

[markb]

Get a sample of this and try it out. Don't think you'll be disappointed.

http://theshaveden.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=75


Edit: The matching cologne - http://theshaveden.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=134

 

[ShaversBane]

Get a sample of this and try it out. Don't think you'll be disappointed.

http://theshaveden.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=75


Edit: The matching cologne - http://theshaveden.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=134

How long do their colognes last? I have a tendency to decimate the smell of a cologne in an hour unless it is very strong. Do their scents smell authentic?

Jonas

 

[Obsessed]

Try Creed Royal English Leather. To my nose it has a very pure leather scent.

 

[markb]

How long do their colognes last? I have a tendency to decimate the smell of a cologne in an hour unless it is very strong. Do their scents smell authentic?

Jonas

Can't speak for the cologne but I've tried the aftershave. Doesn't last long but it's an aftershave after all. I didn't really expect it to. The scents are synthetic, I'm sure but it smelled pretty close to my nose.

 

[Walt Whitman]

Have you tried Pinaud Clubman Special Reserve?

It is leathery and not sweet/cloying as English Leather can become, yet may not be the exact leather scent you're looking. However, for the price, is it worth testing.

 

[StylinLA]

Creed Royal English leather is tops for me. Creamy and recognizable quality.
But a more mature scent.

Knize 10 is a good one. But it's a bit more "blunt" about being leather, less "saddle" and more "whips."

Tauer's Lonestar Memories might be worth a sample. Kind of has a cowboy at a BBQ vibe.

 

[bnndx2]

Geo F Trumper Spanish Leather is supposedly at the top of the "leather pyramid."

 

[azmark]

K10 definitely doesn't have any leather notes but as always YMMV

Creed's REL gives me notes of citrus and for a leather scent it is poor IMO but it is a nice product because it reminds me of my wifes Lady Knize. I use REL but very light.

I've always been a fan of English Leather personally but I've heard good things about Trumpers Spanish Leather.

 

[Aaron01]

One of the purest leather scents I've smelled was Helmut Lang's Cuiron, it's a suede lined leather bag with crushed plums inside.

 

[ShaversBane]

One of the purest leather scents I've smelled was Helmut Lang's Cuiron, it's a suede lined leather bag with crushed plums inside.

Huh?

 

[john parker]

I have been trying to get this link on leather to work! Here goes again!http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com/search/label/leather%20series

Have fun!

 

[Aaron01]

Huh?

Sorry; that's what it smells like I should forgot to type a couple words in there.

 

[scottb]

Get a sample of this and try it out. Don't think you'll be disappointed.

Edit: The matching cologne - http://theshaveden.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=134

No disrespect to Mark, whose tastes and collection cause me much envy, but I got some of the TSD leather and it struck me as Old Musty Leather Shoe---some TSD scents are pretty good, but I didn't think this was a winner.

One of the purest leather scents I've smelled was Helmut Lang's Cuiron, it's a suede lined leather bag with crushed plums inside.

+1. When you find it--if you can find it--it might cost the same as a car payment, but I can understand the popularity of this one. I bought a decant on b/s/t and it is good stuff.

 

[tsmba]

The only *true* leather scent I know of is Tom Ford's Tuscan Leather.

 

[ShaversBane]

Ok, I've been looking through some websites and checking reviews, and I think that the cologne closest (or just what) I'm looking for is Tom Ford's Tuscan Leather. I'll see if I can pick up some sample vials.

If anyone knows where to get some sample vials, let me know!

Thanks for the info guys!
Jonas

 

[tsmba]

Check with Muddasir on BaseNotes and/or The Crystal Flacon. He's a great seller and had 4ml bottles of the TL (that's where I got mine). He has a huge list of scents that he'll decant.