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Mystery Aldi 2012

8.3 / 10 58 Ratings

A popular perfume by Aldi for men, released in 2012. The scent is leathery-spicy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Leathery

Spicy

Woody

Synthetic

Oriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot

Lemon

Saffron

Heart Notes

Black pepper

Cedarwood

Clary sage Nutmeg

Nutmeg

Weathered Popsicle

Base Notes

Leather

Patchouli

Sandalwood

Judicial Sandpaper

Perfumer

Antoine Maisondieu

Ratings

Scent

8.358 Ratings

Longevity

7.650 Ratings

Sillage

7.050 Ratings

Bottle

8.154 Ratings

Value for money

8.350 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone · last update on 11/12/2025.

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Reviews

6 in-depth fragrance descriptions

06/01/2025

8Scent

DevilJuice
62 Reviews

DevilJuice

Helpful Review 3

Great Gift idea

This is a really good leather scent. Saffron and some warm spice. Thought this had vanilla until i read the notes but I guess not. Kinda reminds me of other warm spice scents like Spicebomb and Bottled boss absolu with the patchoulli

This is a good gift if you’re thinking about getting your husband or an older guy a smooth fragrance and you know he likes leather

09/17/2025

9Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

6enius
2 Reviews

6enius

2

Warm perfume

I would like to start by saying that I am quite picky and critical when it comes to leather fragrances, as they are often too opulent and mainstream or too strong.

This fragrance opens very quickly with a beautiful warmth and a lot of presence.

The notes are all distinct and bring something very reassuring and, above all, self-confidence.
It is a superb companion for night work, such as in clubs or bars.

It has good staying power and longevity and projects well (6-8 hours).
For the price, it is an absolute must-have!

01/07/2024

9.5Scent 6Longevity 3Sillage

TudorA
3 Reviews

TudorA

2

Light Leather

I like it very much. Extremely pleasant and easy to wear. Leather here doesn't have that harsh impact on the nose. However, longevity is weak and projection is even weaker, so while the scent is well thought, the performances of the fragrance are bad quality. 100% wearable, but not if you're going out.

04/06/2025

8Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

GDawg
43 Reviews

GDawg

1

A STEAL! Great value . . .

I'm not really a fan of leather scents, but this one is quite good. From the start, it’s very spicy and leathery, BUT the leather is lighter and more pleasant than other leather fragrances I've tried. Now the pepper - it does give a harshness to the fragrance. I think that’s why I don't feel "sexy" wearing it, more just classy and put-together. For dates there's probably better options. But this is a good office scent. I think it’s also going to shine in winter.

At an online discount retailer, you can get this guy for around $55, so this is still a steal for such a modern and classy cologne. And regardless of the harsh quality, I think this is a good option when you're in the mood for leather. Just use a few less sprays than you might otherwise and that should take the edge off. And in the depths of winter, I can see the pepper quality in its element. Got a full bottle.

03/09/2024

9Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

TheDupeKing
104 Reviews

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TheDupeKing

Helpful Review 6

Between Pub and Date, the Best Ferragamo?

For anyone who isn't necessarily a fan of leather scents like I am, this fragrance is still worth a try. A great opening: sweet, fresh, and spicy, with a hint of rum and conjac, but only subtle leather. As the freshness and fruitiness fade a bit, wood and earth join in. A very masculine yet sweet, rounded leather scent that is noticeable but not overpowering. It has this addictive quality and is versatile. It has a sensual, seductive note, making it suitable for dates. Perfect for the masculine gentleman. It has made its way into my current top 3 fragrances and is my favorite in this category. It somewhat resembles Armani SWY, but is more masculine and a bit darker, yet still fresh and sweet. It's one of those scents where I wish it would stay as it is in the first hour. This phase is not spectacular or extravagant for me, but still world-class. After that, it becomes leathery, woody, and smoky, but remains pleasant. It reminds me of Harley Davidson and a pub, but in a positive way, without becoming too dirty and dark. You definitely have to be a certain type for this. Not a scent for everyone, but for a leather fragrance, it leans more towards mainstream, at least in the first 90 minutes.
And when you look at the list of perfumes that Antoine Maisondieu has already released, you know that an absolute professional was at work, who knows exactly what it takes to create a hit.
For me, already a classic.

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Tommy0286

10 months ago

7.5Scent 9Longevity 9Sillage

3

Almost fizzy smelling. I get lots of spices and not much leather from this. Hints of sweetness throughout the day. Crazy longevity

Raphyyel

1 year ago

10Scent 8Longevity 6Sillage

3

Underrated masterpiece.

ParfumAholic

4 years ago

7Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

10

1

Citrusy fresh-spicy start, followed by a bit of leather. Recommended for those who don't like strong leather scents. Too little leather for me.

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Chrisniburg

4 years ago

8Scent 7Sillage

8

Leather-untypically fresh with a lot of spice. More wearable than many other leather fragrances. An exciting interpretation of the scent direction.

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TiKu91

4 years ago

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

7

Unexpectedly fresh scent with a light leather base. The freshness makes it very suitable for everyday wear and wearable in any season. I like it!

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Watchfan4

4 years ago

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

5

2

I like it. The spicy in the name comes first for a reason. The leather is very subtle, opening quite fresh-like....

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TheDupeKing

2 years ago

9Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

5

I'm not really a fan of leather scents, but I find this one very pleasant; it's even my favorite fragrance right now. Almost a 10 + addictive factor!

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FaberFrisch

1 year ago

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

5

Definitely more spices than leather. Fresh, spicy, and pleasing as it develops. Never heavy or intrusive. Good longevity.

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TheLostArt

9 months ago

9.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

3

On my skin, the perfect combination of elegance, dominance, and sexiness - excellent fragrance!

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Stefan2k

11 months ago

3

A bit brighter spices, very soft and pleasant. On my skin, it becomes almost sweet. I'm usually a fan of dark-leathery-spicy scents. Still, 9.4/10 overall.

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