Leather

Commodity's Leather definitely captures the uItra-shiny, thick, luxe scent of leather-- but if you're thinking traditional 'cowboy boots and saddle' leather, or even 'shoe I bought from the upper market' leather, this is another kind of leather altogether. For starters, it lacks the earthiness that comes in actual leather. However, the very slight wood note from what I think is the Styrax, adds the warmth of actual leather to Commodity's scent which is a plus. The kind of leather you're looking for here? Hot, burning car tire leather. Kinky, NSFW, BDSM leather. The packaging you open from your latest eBay transaction containing a replica of expensive clothing made of leather. Straight-out-of-the-factory, manufactured leather. (And also scotch tape.) If you're looking for something sexy, but are also the type who likes to challenge people you meet with something stimulating, check out Commodity's Leather.

Gorgeous - like 2nd cousin Donna Karan Black Cashmere is hanging out with Leather’s sister CDG Quarzazarte. Brother definately Barbados Dark Rebel Rider. DRR has more smoke and leather. Dry spice - oregano there but in a very subtle way, juniper a bit more present. Dry spicy incense, touch of smoke, whisper of resin. Nose would parse this as a very lightly leathered fragrance. Not quite the throw and last of DRR and you might well not need both - although I’d want at least one. As with DRR I wouldn’t in any way call this a cacao fragrance - it is barely present as slightly sweeter element of the resin base.

I have a mini bottle of this. I wanted to give it a limited trial before committing to a full bottle. A while back, I purchased a full bottle of John Varvatos Dark Rebel Rider. I love that fragrance, but the longevity and projection are both weak. I got a sample of this as part of the Commodity Storybook. To me, this is almost the same as DRR, but it lasts longer and projects. Rodrigo Flores-Roux is the nose behind both of them, and the same idea was applied to both. As for the leather, it is stiff shiny black leather, not the soft supple kind. That influences the mood... definitely dirty.

Awesome scent. I cant get enough. Its not like Tuscan Leather at all. Tuscan Leather is a clean corporate board room or day in court scent. Commodity leather opens up with a dark, dirty, smoky leather that reminds me a little of John Varvatos Dark Rebel but much better in quality and longer lasting. Masculine and a little rough around the edges. The smell eventually fades into a nice warm sweet Myrrh. If you have a bit of dark past or want to hint at a darker aspect of your personality, this might be the scent for you. Big Love for this one!!!!

Another great leather cologne. A bit like Tom Ford's, but less old lipstick / lady purse smell. More spice and candle, especially at first - it dries iinto a very authentic leather smell, not new leather car seat or leather jacket outer, but like a raw leather coat interior. Not as old chair as Gucci Guilty Absolute or sweet and creamy as Santal 33/Commodity Book, but a very good cologne. Well worth the price. My #3 favorite, after Commodity Book, then Juice.