Leder 6

JF Schwarzlose has long been a brand I have wanted to try, it having been recommended many times by perfumistas in the know. Aside from Cologne (obviously), one doesn't hear much about German perfumery, Germany being more associated with fine engineering than fine art. JF Schwarzlose started off as a family-owned Berlin chemist in the mid-19th century that soon began to create perfumes for royalty. Given Germany's chequered history, it closed and reopened several times, frequently after prolonged absences. Their modern offerings, released just a decade ago, are based on historic scents from this brand. Leder 6 is my first to try from my discovery set. Leder 6 is a simple, high-quality leather scent, realistic and well-rounded. It is leather-dominant from initial spray - a smooth, Hermès-like leather accord, neither animalic nor woody, featuring resinous amber. Saffron adds ambery spice up top, luxe and perfectly-judged. The osmanthus is an unusual addition - a hazy, peachy floral. It becomes more suede-like as it develops. The creamy vanilla accord adds smooth sweetness, tempering the leather and making it more palatable. The vanilla itself is pleasantly dry, with milk adding rich creaminess - there is nothing syrupy or cloying here. The amber becomes increasingly resinous as it dries down, with dry incense adding some smokiness to the base. Sillage is moderate and longevity is long-lasting. To-the-point and beautifully composed with high-quality ingredients, Leder 6 is a top-notch leather scent, realistic, warm and wearable, comforting rather than edgy. It is perfectly unisex and designed for cold weather. Amber-vanilla successfully dressed up as leather. 4/5.

Wearing it now as i write this... they were so generous to let me try some of their tester at KaDeWe. I was actually waiting for the big bang when i first sprayed it,....but NO I understand their idea about Berlin being such a tolerant city in many aspects ( think about the fetish/sex driven club scene here). but i don't think the guy who wears a leather harness ( see their ads) wears this! cheeky grin ;) For me it is more something of a 50 shades of gray fetish. But anyway,..... I am a sucker for the "light" leather and saffron approach.... well that is what this is all about. velvety smooth suede/leather and saffron taking a vanilla/osmanthus infused luke warm milk bath. Slightly sweet but in a sugar sprinkled way. The incense is tugged quite far away in the scent closet but it helps & gives it this lingering trail and gorgeous aura. As i bought Cuir X from La Parfumerie Moderne last year, wich for me smells 80% similar, i still think i want this one to join me trough winter. At the end, nothing shocking, new, or earthmoving, but sometimes you just want a "friend" whom is always nice to hang out with. Meet your new "friend" : Fetish :)

Wearing it now as i write this... they were so generous to let me try some of their tester at KaDeWe. I was actually waiting for the big bang when i first sprayed it,....but NO I understand their idea about Berlin being such a tolerant city in many aspects ( think about the fetish/sex driven club scene here). but i don't think the guy who wears a leather harness ( see their ads) wears this! cheeky grin ;) For me it is more something of a 50 shades of gray fetish. But anyway,..... I am a sucker for the "light" leather and saffron approach.... well that is what this is all about. velvety smooth suede/leather and saffron taking a vanilla/osmanthus infused luke warm milk bath. Slightly sweet but in a sugar sprinkled way. The incense is tugged quite far away in the scent closet but it helps & gives it this lingering trail and gorgeous aura. As i bought Cuir X from La Parfumerie Moderne last year, wich for me smells 80% similar, i still think i want this one to join me trough winter. At the end, nothing shocking, new, or earthmoving, but sometimes you just want a "friend" whom is always nice to hang out with. Meet your new "friend" : Fetish :)

quintessential leo coded fragrance. one of my favorites of all time. this is art, passionate and sophisticated in its composition. warm, sensual and refined - not sexual. the scent of mystique and allure. quietly confident, yet daring and outspoken. for someone who creates their own individual way of expression. I appreciate that this isn't some cheap copy of another fragrance, like most modern perfumes are, but something of its own. I've worn this scent continuously for 2 years now, and have become associated with it. i literally cannot go without it. I find perfumery to be such a subjective form of art, like most art, and when one resonates with art so deeply, its hard for it not to become a part of their identity, as this one is to me. also, as someone who is into fetish subculture and dresses in latex and leather, this doesn't exactly evoke its intended imagery, however, it stands on its own as a beautiful and unique leather masterpiece, and I appreciate the nod to the culture.

More than leather, I mostly get an acacia honey aspect on the top notes (with that little fermented aspect, if anyone knows what I mean). It is a relatively strange composition. The evolution is very interesting, really brings me on a light, leathery, worked incense, with a very small saffron note that I always associate with plastic/cellophane film, raised by a creamy floral "spicy" aspect (in hollow, rather than in relief) on the bottom. To tell the truth, it gives me the impression of a Tam Dao EDT base on the top notes (more elaborated, with better quality materials, that is to say, better, before moving away from it), on a background of hot spicy whey absolutely not sweet. Complex, dense but light. And at the same time, it also reminds me something of those translucent grandma candies wrapped in crystal paper on the drydown (raspberry, almost, maybe), without me being able to really say why. Very nice, really not disappointed with the series.