Toscano Leather

This is the third Leather fragrance I have come to own. It was a gift from my younger brother this christmas. This fragrance smells really nice to me. Very nice leather scent with a hint of raspberry . A smoky undertone that can be a bit mossy mildew tinged in my opinion. Comforting and enveloping because I love my leather garments. Putting on a classic perfecto and Converse Chucks goes with this. Masculine but can also be for the ladies. I believe this one to be unisex. There's a rebel quality in leather. I still remeber going to bars with "no leather jackets allowed" out front. ridiculous but there was a time where leather was the Tough crowds choice. The Montreal Forum for Sabbath shows or Judas priest shows always smelled like weed and leather. The old glory days of rock. So I have said it on other reviews that these leather scents primarily smell like leather. Full whole grain leather like western tack, footwear, gloves etc. You will primarily be wearing the scent of leather. If you do not like leather do not try wearing this. If you are curious then I suggest you get Galatea because it's a fruit tinged leather scent . A good starter and inexpensive if you wanna give it away. The first time I tried a leather fragrance was a Tom Ford scent at the local shoppers drug mart. I initially found it weird to smell like pure leather when leather is usually a sub note. The first Leather fragrance I truly enjoyed was Galatea from Maison Alhambra as well. I have not reviewed it yet but it is a first line pick if I wan to smell like leather. I want to remark on the Clones you get from Lattafa Alhambra. I dont usually mention the bottles and such but you have to admit that while Tom Ford charges you a leg they give you the most uncostly bottle and a simple sticker on the bottle. Alhambra actually adheres an embossed plauqe that really gives it a nicer classier product. I wore this for the first time today on a walk at -25 degrees celsius. This reminds me of an italian I Medici leather bag I bought and wear daily from Winners in Regina Sakatchewan . I no longer inhabit that part of the globe. That bag was treated with natural elements and smelled like a mineral oil and leather. I since then treated it with a leather conditionner to make it more supple...but I digress. The point is that Italian leather has a softness in the scent that seems less chemical. This fragrance is predoninantly leather with some light raspberry that just sweetens it lightly. If you like leather like I do, then wearing these scents will be a pleasant experience. It has a smokiness underneat as well as a very light animalic note like (honey, dry saliva scent) that pops up much like some leather will have. Clone or not the quality of this scent is in no way cheap. Just like wine some people equate the quality of a product to it's price. There is no guarantee price will give you a better product although the logic is sound but flawed. I love how people will say oh this smells cheap or super synthetic. I have news for you lads and lasses....most notes are now engineered (oak moss, Civet etc) for many factors. You're entitled to your opinion ofcourse but for the most part its verbal diahrea and gratuitous panning of good products that probably cost more to produce than a 500$ fragrance that has bent you over a barrel for the status of exclaiming you bought something not worth expense and you may be a sucker for paying for a name brand If you look at clones differntly they let you experience a themed scent at a fraction of the cost before spending crazy money. My best example is Tobacco Vanille . I personally hate it but I paid 25$ for it on the grey market. This being said I would not buy Tom Ford's Leather scents at retail but will splurge for Givenchy without batting an eye. That gentleman line is stupid amazing yummy good.

Comparing TF Tuscan Leather (TFTL) to MA Toscano Leather (MATL) right now. TFTL is on my left elbow pit. MATL is on the right. Immediately upon spraying it is remarkable how close both are. I'd say it is 98%. What both frags are trying to approximate is the smell of a high end leather shoe store. Not a single leather shoe but the whole place, including the stock room. The scent both are trying to approximate therefore is not of leather itself but the scent of the offgases from the rubber midsole of the shoe, the glues used to hold the leather upper to the sole and the scent of the high end shoe polish used by these boutiques so the products are always at their presentable best. As such, there is a terpenic chemical quality to the scent of both TFTL and MATL. By that I mean there is a strong everpresent smell of turpentine dominating but not overpowering the other notes. It's intoxicating the way gasoline or turpentine is. MATL's terpenic offgases are stronger and slightly harsher compared to TFTL which is smooth all the way. Comparing TFTL to Tom Ford's own Ombré Leather (TFOL), TFTL is sweeter because of the raspberry notes while TFOL smells more like a "black" leather shoe albeit a high end one. That's not to say MATL smells like a lower end leather shoe store. It doesn't. Best worn in the morning to the office. I can't really imagine many situations where smelling like you just bought a new shoe would be appropriate. MATL seem to project more although both smell so similar and have such a strong odor it's hard to tell. 30 mins: TFTL seem to have pulled back a little while MATL is still not relenting in its strength. 1 hr: Both frags have lost their intensity in projection significantly. However, TFTL smells more concentrated and consistent while MATL seems to have developed a scent I can only describe as newly dried latex wall paint. This is the first deviation I've detected from MATL thus far. 1hr 30 mins: The gap between MATL and TFTL has widened. I feel this is where MATL has given up the charade. TFTL has remained consistent and linear in its blending albeit losing the intensity from the turpentine smell while MATL seems to be breaking down in a way you can smell the individual notes. I can tell they used Jasmine Sambac and maybe even ylang-ylang in MATL - church flowers - whereas in TFTL you can't distinguish that from the rest of the notes. 2 hrs: They're both back to smelling similar. It seems MATL just needed to get warmed up. Either that or TFTL has degraded enough that it is again in parity to MATL. 2 hrs 15 mins: Amazingly, one of the two is still leaving a sillage that I'm picking up on as I'm walking. 4 hrs: MATL seems almost spent but TFTL is still going strong. The consistency of TFTL is impressive. It makes the frag seem linear but this is such an intoxicating leather accord you don't really want it to turn into anything else. It has me excited to try out La Yuqaram Homme by Rasasi next which I heard was a nuclear mode dupe of TFTL. 5 hrs: MATL went down to a very lightly scented raspberry-scented amber. It's mostly amber now. No change in TFTL. MATL completely gone by 5.5-6 hrs while TFTL hung around for 8 hrs.

Maison Alhambra’s Toscano Leather is a bold, evocative fragrance that punches well above its price point, delivering a classic leather-raspberry scent profile that invites immediate comparisons to Tom Ford’s iconic Tuscan Leather. Priced often under $40, it’s a standout option for those seeking a luxurious, high-performing fragrance without breaking the bank. From the first spray, Toscano Leather commands attention with its potent, leathery core. The leather note is rich, slightly smoky, and unapologetically dominant, evoking the rugged elegance of a well-worn saddle or a luxury car interior. Complementing this is a sweet, fruity raspberry that adds a touch of vibrancy, preventing the fragrance from feeling too heavy. Saffron weaves in subtle warmth and sophistication, rounding out the composition with a hint of spice. The result is a balanced yet intense fragrance that feels both timeless and versatile. Performance is where Toscano Leather truly shines. It boasts exceptional longevity, easily lasting 8-12 hours on skin, with strong projection that fills a room for the first few hours before settling into a closer, but still noticeable, scent bubble. This makes it ideal for cooler weather or evening wear, though its potency demands a light hand—two sprays are often enough. While it mirrors Tuscan Leather closely, some enthusiasts note that Toscano Leather lacks the same refined smoothness in the dry-down, with the leather occasionally feeling a touch sharper. Still, for a fraction of the cost, it’s a remarkable alternative. Unisex but leaning masculine, it’s best suited for those who love bold, statement-making fragrances. Be cautious in warm weather, as its intensity can overwhelm. Verdict: Maison Alhambra’s Toscano Leather is a powerhouse fragrance that delivers luxury, longevity, and bold character at an unbeatable value. Perfect for leather lovers craving a sweet-spicy twist, it’s a must-try for fans of Tuscan Leather or anyone seeking a confident, classic scent. Rating: 8.5/10 Best for: Fall/Winter, evening wear, or when you want to make an impression.

i did jsut claim that... yes i know its not in their notes list but both smell like the woody/spicy/sweet incenses i burn... why you keep focusing on eros and LB like those are the only two i have or the most smoky? i also have herod, jazz club, ADG profumo and parfum, The One... all with super smoky/incense smells... i said i like that part about those, not that theyre the strongest incense... what i especially like about LB and Eros EDP is that i can wear them to work and smell fresh and clean while still smelling like incense and smoke... but its a good incense type smoke, not cigarette ash type smokiness, the only smokiness i can think of that i dont like the smell of... which is what i still get from this even on drydown, though at least i do smell the leather and stuf also on drydown and its not just an overpowering sensation of doing a line of cigarette ash... and i do remember thinking before buying that "these people must be drunk, theres no way it actually smells like cigarette ash" then thinking, "but its only one or two and everyone else says it smells like a leather jacket, and i love the smell of leather jackets"... then i get it and nothing like my expensive handmade italian leather jackets but exactly like my chainsmoking grandparents house... so yeah i wish there were more reviews making sure people understand it smells like that and nothing like an italian leather jacket... bad batch may be a distinct possibility... it literally smells old, stale and rank.... not like any perfume ive ever smelled in my life.... it smells worse than most things ive ever smelled that were intended to smell bad as a joke... its worse than most farts, even other peoples...

leather? raspberry? jasmine? saffron? nope unless its a leather ashtray full of cigarette ash, because im just getting a musty old dirty cigarette ashtray smell... absolutely disgusting odor... theres no situation where i can imagine wearing this... im not a cigarette smoker and think cigarette ash/smoke smells awful... literally gagging when i smell this... so bad!!! EDIT... ok the test strip after about 24 hours quit smelling like an ashtray and now the leather smell comes out, but its not like a new leather jacket or shoes of which i own several of, and they smell awesome, its more like a musty old leather chair owned by a heavy smoker for decades and then sat in a basement for twenty years.. "untrained noses" says dude after me... lmao... look at my list of what i own... i own a lot of great stuff with a lot of incense and love incense smells and burn all sorts of incense in my house, and also love tobacco, and other leather smells... cigarette ash is not incense or leather in any way... its just ashtray... i sprayed some more and its instant ashtray again... the leather doesnt show up until two days later in the drydown... i never said "lit cigarette" i said old dusty ashtray.... and as an ex smoker i know exactly what cigarettes and ashtrays smell like... and that exact smell makes me gag now... and this is that smell... at least for the first day or so at least... and i shower at least once a day so itll never make it that long on my skin... lol