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In Leather Woman 2003

7.4 / 10 93 Ratings
A perfume by Aigner for women, released in 2003. The scent is leathery-floral. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Leathery
Floral
Powdery
Spicy
Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Chinese cassiaChinese cassia BlackcurrantBlackcurrant Pomegranate blossomPomegranate blossom Ylang-ylangYlang-ylang
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Lily of the valleyLily of the valley PeonyPeony JasmineJasmine TuberoseTuberose
Base Notes Base Notes
AmberAmber VanillaVanilla
Ratings
Scent
7.493 Ratings
Longevity
7.173 Ratings
Sillage
6.373 Ratings
Bottle
6.679 Ratings
Value for money
8.222 Ratings
Submitted by Baux, last update on 08/03/2025.

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Reviews

7 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Pluto

353 Reviews
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Pluto
Top Review 27  
Leather and dark nougat, hmm…
I became aware of In Leather through the promotional leaflet from Rossmann. The mention of leather always catches my attention, and since I had to go to the city anyway, I stopped by Rossmann - not without first checking the rating here on Parfumo for this fragrance. Initially, I wanted to buy both the men's and women's scent, as I don't see the division between men's and women's fragrances as strict. But after realizing that I (actually) have enough leather scents in my collection, I decided to go for the women's fragrance only.

A good choice. In Leather starts with warm, soft leather. Cinnamon cassia gives a slightly cinnamon, woody spice, but this is not the intense cinnamon that we sprinkle over, for example, apple pancakes. At the same time, a creamy gourmand note emerges; I think of a nut cream cake or dark nougat. I have no idea where it comes from, but it blends exquisitely with the leather note. And so, In Leather lingers quite a long time, changing little. I can't detect anything floral, although according to the listed notes, some flowers are supposed to be present. Only a delicate resinous amber with vanilla comes in very subtly towards the end, but the base note remains soft leather with nougat; the scent is linear, offers no surprises, which might be too boring for some, but not for me. And despite the gourmand note, In Leather does not become sticky sweet; the nougat note leans more towards bitter dark chocolate.

The sillage is average, not overwhelming, and the longevity is about 6 hours. The glass bottle is simple and looks high-quality, but it is a bit tricky to handle; refilling is not so easy unless you have hands like frying pan lids. And now I’m almost a little annoyed that I didn’t take the men’s scent as well. Hmm, will I make it to the city this week? Not really, but….
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Gold

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Gold
Gold
Top Review 12  
Leather for Everyday Use
This scent is herb-leathery, but not provocative, rather conventional. I can easily imagine it on a man, as it evokes memories of the good old "Tabac Original." Sounds very boring? Well, an olfactory whip of leather is certainly not what "In Leather" is, rather a trip into familiar scent worlds. No comparison to "Bandit" or "Cabochard," but still not bad, very suitable for everyday wear and perfect for those who don't like sweet, oriental, or fruity-florals, but rather prefer unisex with a hint of leather and tobacco. It was on special offer at Rossmann for 18.00 euros (March 2016) and is more than okay for that price.
P.S. I don't smell "Garage" (like my predecessors). I don't even know what a classic garage smells like. We always store apples and potatoes in ours - "In Leather" definitely does not smell like that. I also don't perceive any tire smell or hints of gasoline. Just to compare. Scent perceptions are as individual as the DNA of each individual...
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Profuma

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Profuma
Top Review 7  
Horse Stable Romance
Somehow, the many fragrances I have didn't quite fit me recently. Something was missing. A specific note that I needed to capture and pamper my soul and spirit. After much pondering, I concluded that it was Aigner's In Leather Woman that I was missing in the mix, and its special composition could provide me with the calm and harmony I had been searching for.
I've had it in my collection for a long time, but unfortunately, I don't always feel like wearing it. Sometimes I didn't feel "feminine" enough, sometimes this or that bothered me, and so it ended up a bit sidelined. I didn't want to part with it, though, as I know too well that my feelings can change quickly, and I would regret its absence.
In short, I would describe ILW as a leather fragrance with a hay note. However, it is much more complex than that, even though I want to stick to that basic description. For me, there is also a substantial portion of refined vanilla and amber that gives it a delicious creaminess. The flowers and fruits do not reveal themselves to me at any stage, hence the previous brief description with leather. I could attribute some tobacco to it, but right after that, I would have to stop with further elaborations and speculations, as I simply cannot find any more notes in it, neither on my skin nor on fabric.
Speaking of skin: here it is unbeatable for me! And I perceive the tobacco note even more with the soft creaminess. The slight bitterness that resonates has for me a fresh hay note. If one were to overly romanticize (clean) horse stable scent, adding a hint from every object like saddle, soap, wood, skin, or fresh breeze, and dusting the whole thing with vanilla and amber, then the result would be ILW. At least that's what my nose tells me, even though I feel like the horses are running away with this claim.
The opening of the fragrance is the heaviest gallop, and a pike jump to the side prevents one from being knocked out by a hoof. However, after a while, the horses become tired and switch to a more civilized trot. But even that can pack a punch if one overdoes it. At a suitable pace, the sillage is decent but not overwhelming, and the longevity is still impressive. I would classify ILW as rather sporty-elegant yet very rounded and slightly balsamic, with a focus on the warming base note.
Even my cat likes the scent and extensively caresses and sniffs the sprayed area. Apparently, I am a bit more "animal" than usual, and that seems to please her.
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pudelbonzo

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pudelbonzo
Top Review 11  
Surprise Egg
Recently, I discovered Aigner in Leather in a Rossi brochure at a very attractive price.
Not only was the price appealing, but also the Aigner brand, which has always surprised me with good fragrances.

So my girlfriend went out and made the blind purchase for me.
I had already done some research about in Leather here in the forum and read only interesting things.

But the scent is once again a surprise egg.
I hadn't imagined it to be so delicate and mild.

In the foreground, there is a friendly floral-fruity note, consisting of fragrant apple blossom, tart blackcurrant, and exotic ylang-ylang.
Deliciously soft cinnamon cassia lays over it.
The fragrance is brightened by jasmine, lily of the valley, and tuberose.
The warm vanilla makes it attractively cuddly.
I can only sense the leather - or is that suggested to me by the title?
One is not immune to that.
I also do not perceive the often-mentioned "garage scent."
The fragrance remains bright, gentle, and approachable on me.
Very likeable - and suitable for any wardrobe and time of day.
At the same time, it is not generic, but pleasantly individual.

Another successful creation from Aigner, which I will gladly wear, just like its brand siblings.
3 Comments
Sweetyiii

18 Reviews
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Sweetyiii
Very helpful Review 7  
I like it a lot
When first sprayed, this fragrance smells like a mix of leather, wood, and somehow like a garage. However, this scent develops strongly, which makes it so interesting. After a while, it takes on a warmer and powdery character, with notes of amber and vanilla becoming noticeable. Nevertheless, this fragrance has a slightly masculine character, but in a pleasant way. Those who like Comme des Garçons fragrances will also enjoy this scent.
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Bitter fruity spice
wild leather flowers get dirty
drinking too much fruit juice
dreaming of amber and vanilla
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soft-floral with a hint of a leather illusion
subtle, comforting, gently creamy over time + very suitable for everyday use
pleasant
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Light, rather fruity leather that isn't really leather at all. It also vaguely reminds me of Tabac Original, which I like. Unexciting & familiar.
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I can't get much out of this light floral-berry blend, preserved in leather mist. It doesn't hurt, but it's not that great either.
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Soft, dry, hay-like floral leather gently envelops me. Sophisticated chic.
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Soft leather accompanied by a creamy nut cream slice. Just sweet, unusual, but elegant and really good.
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Well-groomed country estate romance with minimal animal notes and just enough powdered florals for the urban asphalt. Suede, hay, floral cream. Lovely!
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Creamy-sweet leather scent, interwoven with floral notes. As usual with Aigner fragrances, this one is also underrated. Good!
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Warning: Evil statement! Captivating scent, leathery, spicy, friendly, warm. So exactly Galop d'Hermès, but without the baby cream factor.
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Violets, saddle soap, hay, and a hint of horse stable with a smoky finish. I like!
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