Russian Leather
Russian Leather by Memo Paris is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with thyme, lily of the valley and cypriol, moves into lavender, clary sage and rosemary and dries down to patchouli, vanilla, vetiver and leather. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Thyme Dry, sharp kitchen herb. Bracing and slightly antiseptic.
- Lily of the Valley Clean, green, dewy floral. Reads as 'fresh laundry' to most people.
- Cypriol Also called nagarmotha. Smoky, leathery, earthy — a vetiver relative.
Heart
- Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
- Clary Sage Softer, sweeter sage with an ambery undertone. Warm and herbal.
- Rosemary Sharp, camphorous herb. Bracing and clean, borders on medicinal.
Dry-down
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
- Leather Smoky, dry and a bit animal. Can be a new jacket or an old saddle.
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