Wild Leather

For context I was hunting YSL private line stuff for some time, mainly the more popular ones like Tuxedo, Babycat and 6... but I found a tester bottle, 120ml in it, for a really great deal, the guy even counted in some unused bottles I had collecting dust. But I went into it completely blind, and I am not at all disappointed, I like leather, if done right. Like I hate Cuoium, but I love The Black Knight. Based on the reviews here I prepared myself for this to be not-so-wild, and truly it isn’t. But that’s not bad, I’d even say that it’s better, it’s sophisticated suede, vanilla and iris than some gut punching animal leather. But this is all my nose really gets from the scent, the licorice, saffron and woody notes are somewhat there but they kind of blend in. To me this is more of a mature scent, like a Rolls Royce owner style scent. Also like the smell of YSL leather products, handbags, coats, gloves and whatnot. I both can and cannot imagine wearing this without a leather long coat going on a fancy dinner date. I’m not even in my mid 20’s, I wear this for colder night outs, paired with not really fancy clothes, streetwear basically. But it still works? I get fairly many compliments with it, it’s sweet suede, a bit woody appeal works. Not blind buy safe at all, not even if you’re into leather/woody stuff, this will smell different. Lasts a loooong time too, and projects insanely well

To me, this fragrance is the brighter and less edgy younger brother of YSL's Cuir from their "Le Vestiaire des Parfums de Nuit" Collection. No rum or tobacco here, so perhaps the younger brother who's not old enough to drink or smoke. The slight animalic character of Cuir is done away with as well, and replaced with a very inviting vanilla, lavender, and suede combo. There are other notes which liven up this blend, but those are the stand outs to me (outside of the leather). It's becoming increasingly rare to find leather based fragrances that aren't "dark and broody" with booze and animalic qualities, so this is a nice surprise. I'd say it's best for fall and winter, but can easily be pulled off in the Spring time imho, especially in cooler Springs or in the night time. Many have compared this release to YSL Noble Leather, I've never gotten my nose on that one, so you'll have to take everyone's word for it, same as I've been doing. Solid release. No regrets from purchasing a full bottle, though it's easily rendered redundant depending on how many leather or suede fragrances you may already have.

Ysl wild leather kicks stuff like Tf ombre leather all over the floor. This stuff is strong longevity and projection is amazing. Yesterday i sprayed 5-6 times all over the shirt and someone said she got an amazing smell like 2-3 feet away. This thing is a compliment magnet. It’s a sleeping giant. I blind brought the 125ml bottle and could not be happier. Btw i first sprayed it around one two times a week but then decided to leave it in a cool dark closet for over 4 months which this perfume really started to shine. So if you feel like its not ok leave it to macerate.

If you love leather, this is an absolute must. It opens with the rich, unmistakable scent of genuine leather, like stepping into the interior of a brand-new car with leather seats. As it dries down, a smooth touch of vanilla emerges, adding warmth and a subtle sweetness while keeping the composition masculine and refined. The quality feels natural, never synthetic, and the balance between strength and elegance is spot-on. Easily my favorite leather fragrance in my collection, authentic, and effortlessly confident.

A nice, classy leather, smelling of old money's holiday on a ranch. Hence the dry herbs opening (thyme, geranium), which I very much enjoyed upon discovery. I can imagine Yves Saint Laurent himself would have worn it. It smells rich but it does not have the sillage I'd love, at least on my skin - I am going to let it macerate. I would not get tired to say that YSL perfumes are way more than Babycat, and Wild Leather bears no resemblance with that vanilla-doused-leather-purse.