Besame Mucho

Although the song that gives it its name speaks of the fear of loss and the resulting plea for many kisses, the kiss in this fragrance is far from innocent. Yet, it isn't explosively sensual either. It is an elegant, mature kiss, charged with tension. Inspired by Sara Montiel’s rendition of the Consuelo Velázquez classic, the perfumer captures the song's atmosphere without resorting to the clichés typically associated with romance. Instead of lush florals or enveloping vanilla, we find a refined composition of iris, leather, and light woods. Pure sophistication! The opening features a vibrant blood mandarin (that’s right, a hybrid of mandarin and blood orange), slightly spiced with pink pepper, while incense adds depth from the very first seconds. I love this note and the smoky effect it creates. But, just as in music, certain accords here resonate more strongly and make a greater impact on the senses. This is the moment when Iris takes center stage. This isn't the extremely cold, powdery iris found in some classic fragrances; here, it emerges as creamy, buttery, and delicately pulverulent. In contrast to this texture, an incredibly elegant leather begins to emerge. Christophe Raynaud demonstrates masterful command over this raw material. The leather never overpowers the composition; instead, it acts almost like a fine fabric wrapping the iris, creating contrast without sacrificing smoothness. It conveys a slightly rustic touch, yet never feels overly dry. Ambrette reinforces the sensation of warm skin, while Atlas cedar provides woody structure and longevity, elevating the fragrance's performance. By embracing this composition, white sandalwood ensures the blend remains harmonious and balanced. The result is a beautifully balanced perfume that seeks neither to make an immediate impact nor to impress through sheer volume. Its charm lies precisely in the understated sophistication with which it evolves on the skin. Although I perceive it as leaning slightly masculine, it is a fragrance that effortlessly transcends gender. Besame Mucho develops a distinct personality by favoring a more intimate, restrained character, where leather shifts from an element of raw power to a mark of refinement. It is a fragrance that prioritizes texture over exaggeration; a scent for those who appreciate nuances, evolution, and noble raw materials rather than explosive aromatic aromas. Everyone expects a perfume named Besame Mucho to be warm, sweet, and seductive. Here, one finds the exact opposite: a fragrance where sensuality stems from elegance. And that is precisely what makes it so captivating to wear and enjoy.

Got this as sample, my god this is good. It comes off as a little on the cool side, not so warm. The leather and the citrus is really fresh and I can't stop smelling my wrists, I think I might have to order this. If you want a unisex fresh leather scent this is definitely for you!!!

This is actually very well rounded for a leather scent, leather usually gives me a headache and just smells like chemicals but this has some really beautiful notes that makes me question my taste a bit, I would still never buy this I dont think unless my taste changes considerably in the future, but I would recommend this to anyone who also likes that dior homme intense vibe but with a leather twist. Feels masculine like most leather scents but a bit cleaner and fresher, I see a very good looking masc lesbian or a well-groomed biker who only buys selvedge japanese denim.

This smells very fresh, it opens w a Nice lemon/ grape and it smells deep, there is a Nice void in between the top notes and The vetiver and iris, very elegant i Will enjoy wearing this when i need a fresh clean smell that give a soft clean but deep aura Edit: just keep comming back to this one, dont get how this is flying under the radar the dry down is just so fresh and calming Edit2: So wonderfull and soapy, thats it.. Im going on a Hunt for another one off this brand

tangerine, bergamot, vetiver, leather but the vetiver dominates in a smooth, leathery, citrus way

Summer on a beach unisex leaning masculin

Although this should be “unisex” perfume, I think it’s more male scent. Let me elaborate. Whenever I use this scent on myself, it opens with fresh citrus notes, a bit of wood and then it’s run over by the incense scent. So intensely, I smell like I’ve been standing in the smoke coming from an outside fireplace for half an hour. I simply can’t wear it. Yet on my partner, it’s different. It turns more into the black leather scent. He describes it as “perfect fragrance for men”, in case you want to smell like you’ve just finished welding something in a workshop, with dirt and sweat everywhere. He finds it very sexy.

The combo of vetiver, leather and citrus doesn't do it for me, at least on my skin. Performance is good, wish I liked the smell better. Received as a free sample, not bottle worthy, at least for me.

Charles Leclerc would wear this, the best citrus-leather frag out there.