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!

This is a great alternative to ADP Colonia Intensa Oud. This maybe a bit more "dirtier" as the patchouli is absent in the ADP. The oud note in the Floris is present but does not come off as medicinal or barnyard. It just smells dark to me while the leather gives it a soft balance refined vibe. This can be worn in most seasons except of course for those hot and humid summers and it can be frequently found for under $100. I have had it on for 6 hours and the sillage is very present. Not a beast mode scent but more of a moderate scent with solid longevity. It's a shame that Floris is not a well known house in the US like ADP. Another great offering is Honey Oud from Floris which suffers because of the more well known version from Montale.

A very pleasant expensive smelling leather oud scent. I do see the similarity to One Man Show Oud Edition which is far cheaper, but the quality here is much better, the blending is smoother and it has an effecescent quality that lacks which makes it feel lighter and more appealing (if slightly medicinal). The oud is synthetic of course but works well in the blend, the stars are the leather, geranium and amber with some carnation on the edge dandying it up ever so slightly. The spicy geranium cloviness and leather has echoes of Bel Ami, the citrus and oud has echoes of AdP Oud and the general blend has the One Man Show vibe. It's like a well put together mash of them all. Very happy with this blind buy.

This reminds me quite a lot of Montale's much-loved Black Aoud, with an extra layer of leather in the opening. There is the same syrupy mandarin and bergamot opening as the Montale, intermingling this time with a unique and distinctive leather note that will satisfy leather lovers. The heart brings forth rose and geranium and the Montale-style leathery and medicinal oud. Amber and patchouli provide the supporting notes. After 6 hours the oud takes over and remains for 12 hours plus. Full bottle worthy, assuming you don't already own the Montale.

Solid scent. Rich and complex. Beast mode, One spray is all I need. Carnation is really good in this, with intense leather and oud notes. I don't get any patchouli or geranium yet. In the drydown, I can also detect some amber and woods. Longevity and projection is really great. 10+ hours with just one spray. Good for fall/winter evenings.

Not sure if we are reviewing the same fragrance but in my opinion this is an outstanding and beautiful interpretation of leather and oud. On my skin it is more of a female and leathery scent. Just love how they are chemically interacting each other. Love this fragrance and happy that it works for my skin.

A beautiful masculine scent. The initial impression is a bit on the medicinal side, but this transitions on the skin to a lovely leathery spicy scent. This is a formal perfume and pairs with a tweed suit and tie perfectly. The layers are revealed over time and from my perspective, a delightful journey.

Sexy. Classy. Amouage-y. I'm impressed. While it's not a very strong leather, there's something about this one that makes me want to wear leather. It's definitely more masculine than feminine, but I plan on adding a bottle of this to my collection and wearing the hell out of it everywhere.

Carnation and geranium give this leather-oud combo a dandyish quality. There's a hint of booze (rum?), although no declared note of such. This is a supple leather and reserved oud fragrance. Very British, indeed. One of the best from Floris.

This is incredible. Special. Outstanding. One of those scents you can’t stop smelling. Classy, sophisticated, bold. Never owned a Floris until now. Can’t see this being the last from this house. Different class. Bravo, Floris 👏🏻

I bought a decant of this for my husband to try. Delicious, and pairs well with my other oud and rose perfumes. Very sexy. Date night. If you like rose and oud and honeyed leather you can't go wrong here. Unisex. Very strong.

Wow! There is infact a "Medicinal nuance" to this, but the broght citrus in the opening smells GORGEOUS against the heavier Leather and Oud notes! Amazing!

A beautiful thing. Strong and long. Makes me want to be a Hells Angel (who I could just imagine using this)!

Great opening with a kind of stinky leather / oud mixed with a lot of carnation and geranium for that old-school outdoors feeling. The drydown isn't very interesting though, and I just get woody amber (smells like amber xtreme) after around 6-7 hours. Floris' claims about 12 hours+ longevity is not true for me at least. All in all it feels like a modernized and a bit more crude version of something Hermès could've done in the 80s, though I'm not much for modern or modernized scents so maybe that's why it doesn't really work for me. I always appreciate leather and oud scents without unnecessary sweetness added though.

The quality of the notes is conspicuously high, but I must agree with the general consensus that the overly simplistic composition formalizes the wear and lacks distinction from other leather/oud combinations. The pairing lacks the playful originality of its Honey/Oud counterpart release. Frequent outings may bring out the subtlety of the florals and amber to the wearer, but the prominence of the main notes will more than likely play a tad stiff to the passerby. No corners were cut here, but this is difficult fragrance to dress down.

Marry Montale's Aoud Leather and Mancera's Black Line, and you get a good idea of what this smells like. It's not unpleasant by any stretch of the word.. .but it seems like it's all been done before for much less.