Royal Leather

I find a little dificult trying to explain what I think about Charriol Royal Leather, and Charriol Royal Platinum, for that matter. But one thing I am sure of it is not the Chanel/Hermes/Dior/Yves Saint Laurent/etc... we all are acostumed to. No, there is something that says very clearly that this is something completely different. And I don't mean that it doesn't smell good, but the whole composition is of anther kind, the approach is not the same, and most of us are not prepared for it, perhaps? Is it nich it leans to? The scent itself is quite inspiring and reminds me of strange foreing places when you first arrive and it smells different from where you come from. It does smell exotic and the saffron note is almost food-like as in a Paella,there is some sweetness from fruit notes, iris and sandalwood/amber,and, of course, the Leather: it is like a piece of leather forniture that has been kept well treated for ages and you feel like loose yourself on it, on its softnes, on its luxurious feel. And when you do that you feel good, you feel richness around you, you feel comfortable. If it smells like TF TL... I cannot tell for I don't know the TF scent, but although it strangeness at first it does smell good, and yes, the bottle is like a $$$ goods. But, for an EDP, it seems to be very weak, is that a trait of nich fragrances, as my Musc Nomade by AG? Although I can smell it hours later it nedds more than few sprays to take off so close to the skin it stays. I paid about US$ 70 for it, and in Brazil, where a bottle of Bleu de Chanel costs US$ 210, it was a good buy. I hope more people take the leap and share their thoughts with us.

This has shot to the top of my leather fragrance list. What a beautiful composition. Yes there are similarities but there are many differences to Tuscan Leather. For me Tuscan Leather is pretty much a linear scent after the raspberry disappears, leaving nothing but leather to my nose. Royal leather opens with a blast of leather and saffron, maybe a bit overpowering to begin with, but stick with it. The initial opening mellows down with the introduction of Iris, but not the kind of Iris that reminds you of Dior Homme. More so I think it plays it’s part to even the fragrance out. As the heart begins to develop, the fruits begin to come out. This part of the fragrance is simply stunning, the fruits coupled with the amber brings in some sweetness, but not the cloying type. One thing it does well, is it keeps every note well balanced. Up to this point there has been no similarities to Tuscan Leather. This has been a journey, TL doesn’t offer as such. After 3 - 4 hours in the Drydown is where it can be compared to TL. Even then, I prefer the leather in Royal Leather, it’s smooth and sophisticated. The fruits are still there in the background giving it an ever so slight sweetness, with a tinge of florals. Just stunning, blows TL out of the water in composition and price! Shame it’s ignored in the community.

Almost exactly the same smell of Tuscan Leather, with excellent longevity and very good projection. Not the same performance as the Tom Ford's one, but at a fraction of it's price and almost the same quality of scent, with a gorgeous bottle, there is NOTHING to complain about. I get 10 to 14 hours of lasting power and very good projection with this one. It is a huge compliment getter!

A sweet leather fragrance that nobody talking about. Open with fruity leather and last to dry down. strong and long-lasting fragrance. 8+ hrs on my skin and I can still smell it after a shower. It is very nice and cheap ($25/100ml tester bottle). Rating: 8/10(my favorite from this house)

I really don't know TL by TF but I own both Raoyl Leather and Acqau di parma Colonia Leather and they are very similar, even ingredient quality department. I wouldn't bother to pay more for the Acqua version, Charriol's is a very nice fragrance inside a very attrative bottle.