Miyama

I'd say it's a straight down the line unisex, floral, vanilla leather fragrance (with hints of fruitiness.) I like the opening, which features a unique combination of osmanthus, violet, saffron and geranium. There is a strong peachy/apricot note in the top that continues on into the heart, where it's joined by the strong leather note. The base is particularly pleasant, and the notes of incense, leather, woods, vetiver, and musk, all tinged with a subtle vanilla, fade in and out of prominence. Quite nice! I did feel that the projection was quite soft, even though I sprayed a lot. But longevity was very, very good. Unlike many of the other fragrances in his catalogue, Frater doesn't give much background for Miyama - simply saying it is a masculine, leather fragrance. I'd like to know more about the inspiration. Google says Miyama is a pictureque rural town near Kyoto. Feels like there's a story there! In the same ballpark as something like Cuir de Chine by Les Indemodables.