English Leather

The way this early postwar villain left me after first encountering it sometime around the mid 80's, could be summarised in just one (mostly british) word. Flabbergasted! It was a Christmas gift for my father, by someone who kept ignoring that the only scent my father ever used was a lavender-lemon dirt cheap cologne that was sold not only in pharmacies but even in grocery stores. My father, being the exact opposite of my mother who was a zealot of the perfume cults, passed it to me, without bothering to give it a second sniff. If he had done so, maybe he would have realised that it was not exactly the kind of fragrance a teenager could handle. But apparently, being used to smell archetypical powerhouses like Macassar and Yatagan all around him, he probably didn't think this one could do any harm. He was wrong. For what it should be actually called was English Lewdness. Before slapping it on my face for the first time, it raised its leatherclad hand and crowned me majestically. As if challenging me in a duel which proved nearly impossible to win. Not at least before I managed to wear the sucker instead of him wearing me. And that really took some time. The commander of Her Majesty's shock troops came in a wooden box with a wooden stopper, bearing a wonderful embossed label in crimson and gold on its thick glass bottle. I guess it was some kind of a special edition which, as is the case with so many natural things nowadays, is nowhere to be found anymore. Being the first time I saw a fragrance not being in a carton box, I immediately jumped to the conclusion that this one had to be something extraordinary. And it was... All the more that I love wood more than any other natural material, with the possible exception of emeralds. In hindsight, I believe that even if someone failed to read the name on the doric bottle, this amount of wood was definitely not a harbinger of vanilla or cotton candy. Until then it was hands down the dirtiest star ever to shine in my olfactory universe, and it still remains amongst the most prominent paragons of salaciousness. For some reason it turned otherwise cheerful and soothing notes like citruses, lavender and honey into guilty pleasures of which the world should never be aware of. It was as these notes had a dark and secret side that would take an arcane perfumer to expose. Unfortunately it seems that we'll never know who the conjurer behind its creation was, since even Dana doesn't bother to mention anything about him(?). It seemed like it was enhanced with some shady age-boosting ingredient, for I felt like my years had doubled long before its top notes subsided. First poured on one of my 16th year afternoons, evening found me flirting with 30 year olds, in places I was not supposed to enter. You know, just because of being 16. And I swear that I got some really funny looks overnight. And they were not of the miffed kind. It was like these ladies were weighing up the odds of making out with a splashy barefaced teen and get away with it. And not because of me being a male jailbait, since the claptrap called politically correctness was still a hazy dream in the minds of some self-righteous, self-appointed, self-centred pricks. You know, like the ones who would banish scents like English Leather if they had the power to do it. No, the ladies' only concern seemed to be how they would succeed in cornering me and being spared the excruciating details and the envious glances to an by their friends. God, how I miss those years!... After blaring my silly cockiness for what I thought was enough, I went to sleep smiling with what I thought was a huge victory in the battle of sexes. And I dreamt of the leather chesterfield sofas in the House of Lords, where a slightly drunk young crossbencher had accidentally spilled a dram of rare Ardbeg, before escaping the boring meeting and driving with the sun on his back in his Triumph TR3, hastening to meet his concubine in Mayfair. In the morning I pledged to myself that I was going to be this man one day. I never became a crossbencher or any kind of representative and I never came even close to having such a curvesome beaut (the wheels, not the girl). The successful part of fulfilling my dream was just tasting rare Ardbegs many times and spending some time in London. But I still remain a barefaced teen (although a little less splashy now) even though some 30 years have passed since that night. Especially when English Leather of yore joins me for a ride. Perhaps not in a TR3 but in an equally fascinating vehicle. The time machine that I have built in my mind, permanently programmed to the days of my youth.

English Leather doesn't get much love and part of me understands why, but that's not my personal opinion. English Leather is THE first "real" or "grown up" fragrance I ever owned; it's where my trip down the rabbit-hole of frag-headery started. The first time I tried it was with a tester at Sears about 20 years ago, yes Sears still had English Leather testers back then, fell in love with it almost instantly, and forked over the $20 for the big ol' 8 oz bottle, which was a lot of money for me back then. It smelled NOTHING like what was popular back then, and even now, and that was the biggest thing that drew me to it. I came out of the womb 20-30 years behind my time as far as "fashion" goes I guess. To go back to my original point English Leather may seem dated to some, a victim of the kind of reformulation that is bottom-line-centric and says "to hell with what it 'used to smell like'" (which I think it has come back from in the latest formulation); my opinion, along with several others, is that English Leather is a timeless classic. English Leather, as I remember it and as it currently smells, is a rather linear concoction. It starts out with a blast of fresh citrus with a hint (and I mean a HINT) of lavender. There is some LIGHT floral and musk that takes a clean soapy form, and never smells like an old woman's powder, cedar that smells like pencil shavings, and leather that smells like sticking your head in a bin of freshly tanned (not oil tanned) leather which carries you through its 6-10 hour life. It's a surprisingly fresh fragrance, especially considering its age; almost like a warmer (non-aquatic) 1949 version of another timeless classic, Davidoff's Cool Water. The early-mid-2000's to about 2014 reform had a definite heavier musk and floral fixative that resulted in a more mature, crossing over into nursing home old lady stink. The current formulation has remedied that, but it is something to be aware of if you're buying from somebody that has old stock, which many retailers do because, let's face it, this isn't exactly flying off of the shelves. If you can get your hands on a current paper label bottle it's definitely worth a blind-buy. For the amount it's going for it's a steal. Switch it up and wear a classic. *UPDATE* I recently purchased a non-current (mid-2000's-2014) formulation for the hell of it; an 8 oz cologne for next to nothing, which is more than what it's worth. Although it's the "cologne" strength, it doesn't project any longer than the current (paper label/non-saddle) formula aftershave; it doesn't even project as long as the current formula deodorant! Also, it smells COMPLETELY DIFFERENT! This formulation, which pales in comparison to the formula that preceded, and succeded it, has two notes: it pours out onto your skin with a funky old leather note that remains linear as it dries down and develops a hint of cedar as the leather becomes a bit powdery. In the three or four times I've worn it I've used up around 2 oz of the 8 I originally had. It still lasts the same amount of time (as the "good" formulations) as a skin scent, which is 8-12 hours, but you have to bury your nose into your skin to smell it. There's no citrusy lavender manly floral freshness, no soapy musk or light earthy woody sweetness; it's just leather funk and one or two dried up cedar shavings. If English Leather's pre-'05 and current formula is a masterpiece of macho woody, manly-floral, soapy musk set atop a heavy base of new baseball glove/leather jacket this formula (again, the '05-'14 formula) is the leather jacket your grandpa wore for 40 years and left in a musty mildewy basement for 20 years near a not-so-fragrant cedar chest. I can see why this carnation has a bad reputation...

English Leather has been one of my favorites since I was a kid. My grandfather had a bottle along with Old Spice, Tabac, and random Bayrums in his cabinent. I was too young to wear it back then but always appreciated the scent. Now that I'm older I finally remembered to give it a go when I came across it at Walmart for cheap as can be. Lovely citrus saddle soap with some sweet green and wood that fades to a soapy powdered light leather. Think suede or work glove leather, rough and rugged, not fancy Italian supercar interior or fine leather boots. I may be lucky but on me the aftershave splash lasts all day and keeps it's profile the same. No morphing into anything rancid or petroluem like as people have claimed before. For under $10 at your local stores it's worth trying for every guy out there young or old. A good alternative is Stirling Soap Company's British Leather, it's more dry leather dominant and has less of the citrus.

English Leather... ...for a cologne that was introduced in the 40s it smells timeless. The opening reminded me of Brylcreem hair cream which is very pleasant and not surprisingly was also introduced in the 40s. The scent transforms into a warm, soft and slightly powdery leather. Not a heavy boot or saddle leather but rather a soft suede. It is very nice and well blended. For a cologne it lasts reasonably long but if you splash it in your hands and rub them together and glide through your hair you can boost the longevity by a mile. I know we all have very different noses but i can't understand for smells sake how people compare this fragrance to Knize10, Tabac, Lagerfeld Classic or even Grey Flannel. I do have 236ml Aftershave and 236ml Cologne. Both in a solid square and heavy glass bottle with a real wooden cap. They look nice together in the bathroom.

"Saddlesoap and flowers," as I sometimes think of it. I think the barbershop that my mom always took me to as a small child smelled like this, and I only recently realized it. I guess it's mostly old-fashioned flowery soap with a little bit of something incensey? I struggled with whether it's so flowery as to be effeminate, but I think that this question is ultimately moot with English Leather. It's more of a clean-man than a manly-man scent, and I'm sure that's how it was intended: for fine, upstanding, well-groomed, clean-shaven gentlemen in their offices, hard at work during a time of post-war prosperity. Naturally it's not as strong as all the later EdTs, but since I'm sure this was meant more as an splash-on augmentation to one's aftershave than as a statement on its own, I won't criticize it for weakness. A fairly good cheapy.

It sounds like nobody really knows what is going on at Dana. Luckily there is still tons of vintage out there for a reasonable price. I love the stuff, grew up with it as one of my first ever colognes. Even though it gets lumped into the same category with Old Spice and Brut, I believe EL has held up fairly well over time and holds its own against other leather scents out there. I have the most recent Dana aftershave and a vintage bottle of the MEM cologne. The modern has the same personality, just a little bit greener, not as stuffy. I love them both. I'll definitely be acquiring some backup bottles. (Just be careful, there are many sellers out there touting the post-MEM Dana versions as "Vintage" - so don't assume it's MEM, look at the label)

Hello! This was my first fragrance. I got it as a joke basically. My friend's dad used to wear this. One day I ordered this from Amazon and started wearing it. Lately I have been adding it to sample bottles and I realize when it's sprayed just how much vetiver comes through. It is a classic male scent. To me it is pretty much Bergamot dried down into Vetiver. I am layering it in the hot weather with other "cool" scents and I am realizing it really is a classic scent. I don't doubt it has been reformulated since it's original conception, yet I like it and I am happy to have it in my rotation. Bye!

Holy Testosterone Batman! I just got a vintage bottle of this amazing juice and wow! Is it a dated, old fashioned, skanky, animalic Leather with a touch of citrus and woods? YES! The vintage juice is a beast and I love it! It's borderline challenging and unwearable but that's probably why I like it so much. I can find no actual occasion that I'd wear this except when I want to be in alpha male boss mode. Unapologetic Toxic Masculinity at it's finest. The dank and skank gets a 9/10 from me. Can't speak on modern formulations. Some things are probably better being vintage!

This is classic and classy. This was my husband's first bottle of cologne he had ever bought, and a great introduction to fragrance. I love the scent. It's masculine and sophisticated. The projection is on another level. Just one spray (we put it in a different bottle with a good atomizer) fills the room. He puts on cologne before work, and when he returns home, smells as he did when he sprayed it. As I always say, try it for yourself, on a tester and on your skin. Don't blind purchase anything.

As a child back in the early-mid 1970s, being raised by my grandparents.... Every Sunday morning, getting ready for church... My Grandfather would first help me with (teach me) tying my tie. After which he would say to me, "Alright son... Time for the stinky stuff". He would then dab some English Leather into his palm, and apply it to my neck. So there I was... An eight year old sitting in church, smelling of English Leather. I have nothing but love for this one.

The newer formulations don't have the longevity, and that bitter bite the vintage used to have. But the overall top notes are the same. Distinctive "brown leather", smooth, with a bitter lemon Limonene opening. Very classy. Some don't handle leather well, thinking it smells chemical or barber shop like. But this one is a classic. If you experience problems with longevity, i suggest layering it over a lotion, or even vaseline if you don't mind the feel.

I love English Leather and have since my dad wore it in the 70's and it's always in my rotation during colder months. I like looking at my collection and seeing the big 8oz bottle of cologne in all its glory. When I need a English Leather fix I go all in with aftershave and cologne. That's the only proper way to do it. Don't get the AS and expect the cologne scent and performance because you will only be disappointed. Go all in and use both.

This is one of my all-time favorite scents. I may have first smelled this as the first masculine fragrance I ever smelled or it was Old Spice. This is a sharp, citrus, leathery aftershave-ish scent. I personally love it in any formulation. I got compliments from more mature women wearing this. You'll be better off wearing this for your own personal enjoyment than expecting compliments. This is a man's man fragrance for sure.

Epic Journey Into the Bottled Yonder, 058 ------------------------------------------------------- Purchased June 2017 Always loved this, and in recent years I've discovered the actual leather note. It's not just a sickly honey-lemon/lime scent, it's leathery as hell. Watch out for the base! It's fucking manly and classic. They say they came home from the war to this on the shelves and never quit wearing it. Welcome home!

When I was a teenager back in the 70's my Dad used this fragrance all the time. One time he took my brother and I fishing and I decided to put some on. We had the best time that day and we didn't even catch any fish. To this day every time I smell English Leather it reminds me of that magical day with my Dad. :)

A boy I had a crush on in high school in the '80s used to wear this. I can still smell it in my mind, and when I saw the notes just now, I wasn't surprised to find they are some of my favorite fragrance notes today! I may just buy a bottle for a sniff and wearing in while at home on a winter day.

I agree with some of the reviewars. This frag is great but the spiced version is better. It's a pity that it's not included in the Fragrantica Database. My scores for English Leather Spiced: Scent: 8.5 Longevity: 8 Sillage: 7 Uniquequeness: 8 Quality: 7.5 Presentation: 7.5 Average score: 7,75

This was one of my favorite Christmas gifts every year during my teenage years. How beautiful it was! Aromatic, leathery, woody and yet somehow it was fresh. I haven’t seen it for more than 20 years but I would gladly buy another bottle just for the sake of those unforgettable days!

This deep vintage bottle of English Leather is a beast and a room filler. It's strange, I suddenly have a strong desire to transport Coors beer from Texas to Georgia in under 28 hours, leading to a high-speed chase with Sheriff Buford T. Justice in my souped-up Firebird...LOL!

I love this cologne, it's masculine and smells Great. I just wish it was an Eau de Toillette, it would have more concentration of oils and stronger and lasting especially having leather as one of the base notes. This cologne is awesome and I'll definitely buy it again.. ☺️

Got my hands on an aftershave. The ingredients list treemoss AND oakmoss, and it smells like it! Opens with a strong blast of alcohol, drying to a very citrusy leather, heavy on the moss. Very nice and absolutely worth the $13 spent. Reminds me of a 4711 with leather.

One of the many fragrances I would borrow from my dad growing up. Its all musk and leather and no frills. It never lasted that long so its a powerful punch in the face that fades to a nice powdery skin sent after a couple of hours.

This and English leather spiced are still the best. Spiced may be a bit better, but I enjoy this. Always gets compliments

timeless classy scent! hard to find though! but nice to wear it and shop around in harrods of london!

a wonderful classic scent and truly timeless as well ! a must to any men whom like leather smells!

One of the best classics of the past century ❤️ I still wear it & I get lots of compliments 😀

A true gem timeless gem & never been outdated ! A real treat for me! A blast from the past💥

I really love this fragrance for some reason....it is so feminine on me....very powdery.

Classic, old school floral, very masculine and very mature, one of my favorites.

This definitely reminds me of the 60's. I actually like English Leather a lot.

English Leather reminds me so much of the 60’s. It smells so good.

My soaps on ropes smell wonderful. Next I'll get the spray 🏇

I wear English Leather, or I wear nothing at all!

I always laughed when my Mother told me how she "loved" English Leather. Dana? (think Canoe, British Sterling, etc)...PLEEZE! A perfumista/-o must (if they are a halfway decent one, IMO) give each and every scent a sniff, and maybe a second sniff; as tatses DO tend to change. When I saw this 2oz. cologne spray and 2 oz. (MEN'S!) lotion for three US dollars in a bargain basement store, I figured WHY NOT? (I've spent more on a venti white mocha). For Dana to keep on making this, SOMEONE has to be buying it, right? NOW I see why! ONE spray down my shirt and this has eclipsed everything else splattered, dabbed and sprayed on different areas of my body today as I am writing! Citruses (a sheer lemon, some lime, maybe grapefruit and *of course* bergamot) make this young (okay, forty something!) man think twice about "old man" colognes. Here citruses meet moss (thick dry green moss) and lovely light woods. There is a "leather" note listed here. But I believe the beauty of this scent (like Penhaligons English Fern) is that it defines and describes soft supple English saddle leather without ever including anything overly animalic (like birch tar, or "skin musks") into the mix. Ironic, and at the same time a stellar feat of perfumed alchemy. That something this cheap smells this good just blows my mind! That initial "loudness" does fade, but what it becomes is something smooth, dry and VERY sexy. Clean, but not soapy or "fresh", it's just right.T here is something in there *points at $3.00 bottle* that smells way more expensive than what it is, not exactly like REAL leather...but more like buckskin or suede in how soft and ultimately sensual it is. Color me: ashamed! That I avoided this wonderful scent for so long...I guess what they say is right: Mothers just know! Sillage: great then good Longevity: impressive Overall: 3.75/5 On sniffing this my mom said it smells right, but it used to (in the wooden capped SPLASH bottle) smell somewhat sharper and project better. Now, we are on the lookout for an ORIGINAL bottle of this, one of the longest lasting (as far as how long it has been available) mass market mens scents. THIS is twenty years older than I am for Perfume's sake, and I am really really quite impressed. It does not (despite the reduced to 3 dollar clearance tag on my giftset) smell "cheap" or calone-y. Something not all men's scents today can boast. It does have a bit of a "barber shop" scent to it, but nothing all that soapy (like Royal Copenhagen) or spicy musky (like Wild Country). It is just a quality "cologne" at a decent (or ridiculously LOW) price. Wow...

its pretty good. enticing. first try i smellt from the bottle i smellt the citrus, then the leather scent. trying it on it went through a couple phases. the citruses, then a sweet sort of bitter leather then it dried out more probably from the sandalwood and base notes. I find it almost a light version of jovan musk combined with a steson cologne if i could make a relation. more of a stetson type though. anyways, the rich middle of the leather scent can be a bit much if this is overapplied. a light or very light amount of this juice and it actually smells quite nice. it smells in a way almost soapy like a cleaning soap for leather, but does not get into actual soapy territory. maybe somewhat. adds a clean profile to the scent, combined with leather. the middle what i suppose wuld be the leather note can be somewhat offputting to me, it is a bitter confectionary note, but if only use lightly then it is not overpowering.. the base notes of sandalwood actually smell pretty nice. all in all it is a pretty sensual enticing scent. the massive 8 ounce bottle will last some time. This is one scent which has a scentuality like Obsession for Men, if you removed the amber. anyways, this scent is one of those that has an enticing smell you just want to keep smelling it.

I'm guilty of looking at this humble drugstore scent with suspicion. After all, in my opinion British Sterling Cologne is rather harsh and unrefined. Definately not the stuff dreams are made of! And I lumped the two together, by default. BUT. I have one redeeming quality. I'm willing to give almost any fragrance a second chance.... Today I was wearing a bit of vanilla lotion and spritzed English Leather on the back of my hand, in the not too optomistic hope that it would be more appealing this time around. The opening is so rough and jagged around the edges that I nearly dismissed it at once. A half hour later and something Wonderful began to waft my way. It would seem that leather and vanilla are my magic elixer, because I've seldom smelled anything like this outside of Shalimar. Although far from Guerlain quality, my instincts ( and nose! ) tell me this is pretty darn good. I think even a man could layer with a soft vanilla to advantage. Distinctly interesting, and I am morally certain that nobody will assume your fragrance of the day is a cheap thrill. Recommended. ( Based on my latest learning curve, I may have to go back and give British Sterling a second chance also! )

Oh man! I have smelled English Leather countless times in my life, only I never knew what it was! It's the smell of a cowboy at a wedding. I live in a very rural part of the US, so I have been around a lot of cowboys--a.k.a. ranchers and farmers. That sort of man doesn't normally waste his time on things like fashion or cologne, but for special occasions, he'll throw on his finest hat, his fanciest belt buckle, his cleanest jeans, and (apparently) his English Leather! Since I have so many positive associations I'm probably biased on the quality of this fragrance, but I feel like it's great for what it is. No, it's not expensive, but it does smell nice. The potent leather keeps it feeling down to earth, while the powdery iris elevates it just enough to make it feel a little bit sophisticated too. It's got good longevity and a civil projection (my favorite combination). The full-leather dry down is too one dimensional for my tastes, but I'm a ridiculous perfumista who spends an absurd amount of time researching, purchasing, and analyzing fragrances 😂. For a down-to-earth guy just looking to smell nice on special occasions, English Leather is a great way to go!

If you dislike this scent, it is a good chance you were probably scared by someone that was mean to you, someone you didn't like, or someone you associate with being old. That being said. This cologne can not be dislike by it's smell. AND I AM NOT OLD OR CORNY in the least. I am a true fume head. If it smells good, it smells good. Please smell this again. Someone said it before that fragrance snobs have smelled so many high dollar fragrances they are bias before smelling this old time gem. It reminds me when Katie Puckrik reviewed Old Spice, and the popularity and acceptance of the smell increased a bit. If any expert or fume head who have not smelled this in a while or AT ALL smelled it in a decant label YSL, Creed etc, they would give this high marks. And yes, I have had all the top fragrances in bottle or decant format. Point being is I am not a drugstore "colognist", and it is a strong... *******7.5/10 A rating without bias from an experienced nose. It is a solid scent. I have not tried it's longevity or projection for a whole day, because I always change frags or re apply (I am a heavy sweater).

Shamus1 already said just about everything I was going to. I opened the last 17 ml bottle of my Dana sampler, which is the new version of English Leather. I decanted it to a spray bottle. Citrus and leather tobacco with a bit of cherry and other notes written about (more or less) is what I get. The tobacco with cherry essence is the most prominent part of the drydown. I dig this. When I was a kid: my Gramps had English Leather on his dresser. It was the only fragrance of his that truly repelled me; it would literally make me ill. Did his bottle turn? Was there something in the vintage that didn't/doesn't agree with me? I may never know. What I do know is that this current formulation of EL is a nicely done scent, versatile, classy without being stuffy, and has good projection and longevity for a cologne. Reformulated or not, this scent maintains one characteristic from its past, similar to many of its time: less is more. If you overdo this you may drive yourself and everyone else around you crazy ... and not in a good way. English Leather of today. Recommended.

I always find myself wondering about the smells like, and the motivation? Scents from the period? I have no idea how 4711 and Clubman Pinaud are there, but just to be clear, no, not similar. This opens with bright tart citrus, flows quickly into florals, with a prominent rose note. It dries down to musk and leather with a gentle touch of sweet, likely the Tonka, and touch of dry dusty Vetiver. This projects and has decent longevity for an aftershave, but most importantly it feels great on skin after a shave. I personally like to layer this with Ferrari Uomo as the two work well together and give the scent the right kind of boost for today. It has a retro feel for sure, but many niche or modern artistic scents can walk that line also. In fact today I am wearing Bently Intense, which I feel has a retro touch as well but by today's audience standards we simply call it mature. Personally I see everything old being new again at some point. No, this is not a great fragrance, but I like it, and it is still around for some reason, just like BRUT and Old Spice.

So, in the UK this scent is unknown, and does not have the connotations with dads etc others have noted - for me, this is just a perfume. And just wow. If someone said to me, 'This is a Guerlain classic from the 1940s worn by Cary Grant,' I would *totally* believe it. And I got three bottles for £5 delivered to my door. Not all cheap scents cut the mustard, but this is very convincing, rounded, masculine and 'classic'-smelling. The opening is strikingly citric - limey, so, bergamot. It evolves through a brief soapy phase to a much calmer citrus (much calmer) with beautiful astringent, dry grassy smells (vetiver?) and a deep woodiness. I asked my partner what he thought of it (he is utterly not into scents), and he said, 'Masculine and woody.' For him, that's a whole essay on perfume. This perfume got him to speak actual adjectives. Impressive. As a leather fan (love Aqua di Parma Leather, TF Ombré Leather) I can detect not one single atom anywhere of leather in this.

Fun thing here, I really enjoy this aftershave splash. What makes it better IMO is taking a solid cheapie and matching them up with these old school classics. So here I like to combine Ferrari Uomo and the two play really well together. I do the same with Ferrari Bright Neroli and 4711. I find it a shame after a fresh shave not to dip into these classics, like the whole process (I am a wet shaver who uses a safety razor) is missing the glorious classic splash finale. I have many splashes from independents that are designed to match the popular scents of today, but I still find it a conundrum to ignore classics like this because I want to wear something “better” for the day. English leather is not for everyone, dated for sure, but with a tweak it can work for current day, and might even be enjoyed by a new audience, albeit in a doctored form. Feel free to message me any of your layered creations of this nature, cheers all.

Dear Readers. This male fragrance is quite a character indeed, personally I wont ever purchase it since we and this cowboy aren't compatible together and let me tell you why. I like him, it has a old fashion maleness to it that is very simple and zesty, the leather and ginger in this is extremely apparent but it smells good on the right chemistry when I recall this scent on men which I always liked and whenever I saw this in stores I wanted to try the tester and the opportunity came and I tried it and liked it. But again, this male fragrance on my chemistry wasn't the character of bravado that I liked on men ,this fragrance does have a earthly but zesty maleness to it, reminded me of something John Wane/The Duke would have worn and Heath Ledger in that movie Brokeback mountain, ahaha. Either way, its a good vintage male zesty and leathery perfume that has character and will make your presence noticeable at the rodeo.

English Leather is an old classic, and it holds lots of memories for me. I grew up in the 60s and 70s, and back then (the 60s, to be exact), this fragrance was worn by lots of men. There wasn't much out there to choose from. You had a few, and mostly sold in drugstores, such as Brut, Aqua Velva, Old Spice, Hai Karate, Mennen Skin Bracer, and British Sterling, are the main ones that come to mind. English Leather was probably the first cologne I ever bought or received as a gift. I had a piano teacher who wore it in heavy doses, so I'll never forget that smell. It never worked well on me, but I'll always remember the fragrance and it evokes good childhood memories. Oh, boy. ...

I go for smells I like as opposed to what's achingly cool. I love that fragrances like English Leather are still around; this is just so different to what's popular today. The chunky splash bottle and its huge wooden stopper, the box, the logo. They all sell an image of quiet guys doing their jobs on a ranch with its wide white fences and wooden barns. Warm and very soapy in the opening, the citrus (that's the 'leather cleaner' note in the opening) fades away to the woody, slightly spicy, leathery heart. It's a relaxing, reassuring fragrance. Understated and chilled out like a favourite blanket on a cold day by the fire.

My Father wore this. He was a professor at a local college, his students, mostly female, voted him the best smelling teacher and he even got a plaque. It was all in good fun, but gives you an idea of how generally well liked this scent is. My chemistry also works well with this cologne, and not only do I get the fond memories of my dad, but also a similar reaction from ladies. My dad was in the navy and with 99% of his shipmates wearing Old Spice, he decided to be different, and thus began the tradition. English Leather is best after an hour or two, and gets downright devastating after 5. Get a sample and try it.

I always try men's cologne, regardless that I'm a female. Personal fragrance is personal fragrance, yes? Anyway, on my pulse points, it first is a bit cloying. A big blast of lemon (like the tried and true vintage cologne kind) and moss but it quickly melts down to a soft, warm and inviting leather. Not like real leather, mind. It has an extremely tiny vanilla note floating somewhere behind the balsam. It's relatively smooth. Sillage: Close to the skin. Longevity: Moderate, I suppose but then, my skin doesn't like to hold onto scents for long. Very classic and Chic. I think that it's good for all ages.

Engish Leather is on Danas website danabeauty.com I am intrigued to get it next. apparently, according to the website it was created in Vienna under MEM and called russian leather, but in the 1940's when sold in the USA it was changed to english leather, because the russians have always been messing with the elections. anyways, they also list the notes/ingredients as such: Fragrance Category: Citrus • Aromatic • Woody Top Notes: Italian Bergamot, Kaffir Lime Mid Notes: Leather, Oakmoss, Vetiver Base Notes: Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Musk I have Dana's Musk, which is a nice pleasant scent.

This is a nice scent in general. At first I was not so sure about it, but after I bought it I liked it. I don't get many compliments with this though. In fact, in school the girls sitting behind me were saying stuff like "what is that smell" and "can anyone else smell that"...idk if that's good or bad...??? But assuming its good I will keep using this, but if its not...well I will use other things more often than this. As for me, I like this scent.

I love the fact that there are so many notes listed, rose lol ROSE!!! As if, it smells like soapy leather, I couldn't wear this often, but if you can I will treat you with the masculine respect you clearly deserve. I always wanted to try it, I'm glad I did, perhaps I'll keep it for another fifty years and use it in my 80's. I'm glad I tried it, can imagine if I had a headache this would be quite soothing in a leather polish kind of way.