French Leather

Very lithe and ozonic I almost thought it's watered down especially after the initial spray. So I think it's easy to overspray this. Almost as elusive and ephemeral as BR540 but this does project by at least an arm's length (potentially more) if exposed to warm climes. It gets much louder and noticeable after the dry down but it's still polite. This is rose forward. The rose is a beautiful natural rose. Upon initial spray you get lightly scented rose with what smells like pencil shavings but the latter goes away. The rose is not synthetic although the scent has a rose-scented shampoo quality about it because it is so lithe and diffuse. It smells like what it smells like if you just got out of the shower after washing your hair with a rose scented shampoo and the rose smell is still lightly emanating from you. Looking over the notes I see Memo is using rose water rather than rose extract. That explains why the rose is like this. I don't think my nose is sensitive enough to detect the leather notes. Either that or it comes later because I'm not getting any. Feminine leaning but I think men could wear this too. It leans mature because of the higher quality and complex nature of the rose. Generally for women over 30. You could be 90 and this will still smell good on you because it is so reserved, controlled and well-judged. Roses done this way also makes one smell wealthy. This is quiet luxury. UPDATE: 4 hrs in this has turned soapy. But like a really expensive high end soap. I must say this has got some staying power. It's already quieted down to a skin scent but it's still projecting about 3 inches from where I sprayed. UPDATE 2: 10 hrs in and it's still there. 😲 Projection is about half an inch now. I think this may go eternal.

When I'm shopping for a new fragrance I usually hit the stores when they open, spray some of the ones I'm interested in on my skin, and then walk round for a while and have a coffee or two. I probably look a bit weird walking round sniffing different parts of my arms. I had already tried Memo's Irish Leather before and while it was OK - a sort of leather with weird stuff going on over the top - it didn't wow me, so when I hit the Memo booth I wasn't expecting much. French leather was an immediate hit for me. Much nicer to my nose than the other leather offerings from this house which are all very strong leather scents. I sprayed a single spray on the inside of my left wrist and wandered off. In another department store the fragrance staff were trying to sell me their stuff, but they all agreed that the French leather smelled "amazing" (their word) and struggled to find one of their own perfumes they liked better on my skin. 6 hours later and the single spray was still going strong. 24 hours later it was still noticeable on my wrist. Stellar longevity on my skin. Needless to say I acquired some French Leather! It's a really beautiful scent. There's a lovely floral/citrus top which complements the beautiful soft suede backbone and wood perfectly. Masterful blend in my opinion and much less "harsh" than the other Memo leather scents which are a bit too full-on leather for my nose. It's one of my favourite scents - really beautiful.

I bought a FB after seeing it on sale and being infatuated with a sample I've had for a while. Though overpriced, it is an excellent choice if you are looking for a rose forward scent that works for a masculine wearer - the rose is superb. If you want something with these notes that is fresh and pops, this should be a pass. It is dark, musty and dry and I suspect there are better offerings for a more feminine wearer. The notes here are listed as linear and I think that is fairly true of my experience; however, I do think the pepper and sage stand out way more on clothes than skin, and the lime gets a bit lost after a while. The leather is soft, definitely more a bright suede, especially compared to a lot of the other Cuirs Nomades, but it holds its own with the rose on me. I took on board the critique of this smelling like an old (the handbag not the woman) woman's handbag, which I think is fairly accurate, but after wearing for a bit with that in mind it just doesn't deter the allure that it brings. Really this is just a great rose and leather combo that will deliver sensuality and sophistication, especially to any suited or semi-semiformal occasion. I would make it a signature scent were it not so expensive.

A fantastic and beautiful rendition of a Rose! Perfect for daytime, this is neither a bomb nor a skin scent. It is absolute perfection in terms of projection, sillage and longevity. I am an absolute sucker for Rose fragrances. I have too many if you ask me and so to say that I am in love with this Rose means something! I am usually weary of leather in fragrance but I have to say, this is such a wonderful blend! I do smell the leather but it is very subtle, it is more of a supporting note to the rose than anything else and it is definitely an asset to this fragrance! I think it makes this Rose perfectly unisex and elegant. There is a sense of refinement and class in this scent. Certain facets of this fragrance remind me a little of Delina Exclusif but this is not at all a dupe for Delina. Delina Exclusif has a certain sweetness and a lot more woods in its blend. French Leather doesn’t. All in all, it’s a love for me and I hope to acquire a full bottle of it very soon!!

I was surprised to read this review today (3/6/24). 2 months after I can say this is one of my favorite scents. I still don't get any leather in it and I still call it 'pepper rose', but this is so beautiful. And funny enough no more headache and soup associations :) ---- lime at the start -100% pink pepper always -100% juniper and sage after lime -100% rose- 1000% suede? leather? hm... well I can imagine I feel it after I was told it's there, but honestly- I don't. I mean, we c-a-n imagine. "real" / most likely expected leather = 0% fantasy leather/ leather mood/ memories/ vibe = 35% If I had to choose a description, I'd say 'pepper rose'. No leather (as in classic leather scents). To me rose= headache => and this scent gives me headache. I would not wear it myself and I don't event think I'd find it attractive on others. Smells like somebody who's been making soup and spent whole day in the kitchen,