Leather Oud

**A perfect conveyance of strong, confident, sophisticated masculinity. And utterly sexy to women.** Leather Oud is my signature scent, in the evenings at least. This scent is one of the best I have ever tried or owned. I adore it. It oozes leather backed by a rich, opulent, English style of oud (for all those who are worried that this might be too 'Arab-Persian' in style - don't worry at all). The leather is an interesting sort of leather and I can see why many think that there isn't much leather in here. Rather than the usual, plasticky, 'car seat' leather that one usually finds in scents, Leather Oud projects a rich, warm, sweet leather, rather saddle-like in many ways, or like that gorgeous smell of polo boots on a sunny day. It's backed by a strong spicy wood notes, and before the dry-down has heavier, masculine florals like carnation, geranium, and red rose. Speaking of masculine, this one has masculinity in spades, but in a mature, confident, self-assured sort of way, combined with an animalic, primal, feral touch. It's definitely not your average 'biker leather' scent like TF's Ombre Leather. I have been told many times how masculine it is, and how it oozes sophistication and wealth. Which leads me to what many of you will want to know: It's like catnip to women. A total 'panty dropper'. Wear Floris' (Ledger Series) Sandalwood by day, and this Leather Oud by night, and you'll convey utter sexiness. Excellent longevity and sillage. Spray it before and evening out (some on wrists and neck, and a few sprays on lapels/collar, and cuffs, and you'll be good to go all night). My only warning is that you need to be careful not to let this scent wear you. If you can't back up what it's saying to those around you, you'll look silly.

Less fabled than its sibling Honey Oud, Floris Leather Oud packs in significant power of its own but simply rather leans toward leather than honey in its focus. Sophisticated, sharp, and not too animalic or dirty, it occupies a space that I generally find to be neglected, the regal sort of leather that impresses but doesn't overwhelm, and I'm particularly picky about leathers.a Its leather isn't so dominant as to subdue the bergamot in the opening, which contributes to a sharp sort of freshness. The florals in the heart blend in very nicely, not taking over but rather adding some nuance to the leather. And the oud isn't not an overpowering dirty oud, but rather sharp oud that blends in from a more topheavy position than usual. The base of woods is nice, too, as that provides a natural comfort. I'm not sure what "amber wood" is, exactly, but it's certainly not a sharper wood from what I can tell. Again, to compare to Honey Oud, Leathe Oud too is a great performer, but because its focus is leather and not honey, it's inherently a little less casual and more formal, not that that's problematic but simply a predictable consequence. Overall, a harmonious composition that plays well on the central note, keeping it both a fun and formal experience that, while ideal for cooler weather also might not be too cloying in even the warmest of weather, though it's difficult for me to say at this time. One I'd surely consider buying at the right price, as the $235 for 100ml EDP retail is a bit steep as far as I'm concerned. Still, for the money, this could be a versatile niche player for men that may, for some, justify the cost, but I'm hoping I might be able to do better. 8 out of 10

Aynı ismi taşıyan bir başka parfüm yüzünden (dior) bu ikilinin adının geçtiği parfümlere oldukça mesafeli durmaya başlamıştım. Beğenenler var biliyorum ama dior leather-oud çok sert, ağır, konforsuz bir parfüm gelmişti bana. Sert ve bir tarzı olmayan deri kokularını sevmiyorum. Ancak Floris, Dior da şikayet ettiğim herşeyden uzak bir parfüm çıktı. Neredeyse bana sorup benim için yapılmış diyeceğim. Deri son derece yumuşak, oud batılı bir havada. Biraz şekerli havası var. Diğer notaları ayırmak pek mümkün değil. Yumuşak ve şekerli bir havada oud, onun hemen arkasında hafif bir deri ve bu ikilinin üstüne oturduğu ve kalite hissi yaratan diğerleri. Kesinlikle çok keyifli. En sevdiğim oud lu parfümlerden birisi oldu. Kalıcılık ve koku dağılımı makul. Daha çok erkeklere uygun. Yaz ayları dışında rahatlıkla kullanılabilir. Bu markanın bazı başka parfümlerini deneme fırsatı buldum ve genel anlamda başarılı olduklarını söylemeliyim. Fiyatı biraz yüksek. İndirimde yakalarsanız kaçırmayın.

Floris Leather Oud is a well structured, high quality fragrance from a venerable English perfumer. The scent oozes class and refinement. There is solid projection for most of the fragrance's 8+ hour longevity. The opening features a brief bergamot note which is quickly joined and then hurried off stage by a semi-animalic leather accord. The leather sticks around and is joined by rich oud, which is just a little dirty and might just be real. Some of the oud's medicinal aspects are accented by a bit of minty geranium and some patchouli also shows up later to enhance the oud's dirty tones. It all works well, but it is fairly linear and simple. There is a bit of Amber and vetiver in the deep dry down. The quality, at the risk of repeating myselt, is palpably high. The scent begs for dressy occasions, which limits its usefullness, although I have worn it casually. I really enjoy this scent and recommended it. Try first. Leans masculine. Beautifully presented. Pure class.

What an impeccably classy, sophisticated, and elegant scent. Leather Oud's profile is not subtle in the least; it's a rich, almost honeyed leather with very slightly floral flourishes, all on top of a thick, dirty oud. Somewhat surprising to me, it just works. And it smells like wealth. I'm generally not one for a thick oud. But this is blended so magnificently, and it's staying power is so impressive, I can't but admire it. Floris is a house I have a love/hate relationship with, and this is squarely on the love side. Indeed, I never would have guessed this is a Floris scent. It's not at all like a stereotypical "safe" and prim English-style scent one might associate with an old English house. LO is much more exciting, and perhaps even a bit daring. This is one of those scents that will wear you if you're not careful or cut out for it. Sample first!