Oro 1920 Bois 1920 2013

This is the 100th comment and that in this relatively short time span since my registration. Some must think I have nothing to do during Corona times or in general. That would be incorrect, let me reveal that much. I already have an opinion on many fragrances and texts or reviews to write, that has been known to me for a long time. During my studies, I was a music reviewer for a niche magazine, so this is a bit of practice for me to formulate it plainly but also without judgment.
Anyway, I thought about what I could comment on, actually Memoir Man has been here for weeks and is wavering for me between buying immediately and let's wait a little longer.
Since some know me for my fondness for leather fragrances, it should probably be one from this line and perhaps one that I consider valuable. This scent here is, in my opinion, very successful. Not as pleasing at first glance as the raspberry-saffron story but an incredibly beautiful and standout leather fragrance. In a way, it represents a possible solution to my search for the leather scent, as it is one of those fragrances that are still missing but not for much longer in my collection.
So let's start with the raspberry ;)
No, don't worry, Oro is different and that's a good thing. When I read the comparisons to Tuscan, they probably stem from the fact that the majority only knows the Tuscan as a leather scent, at least as a reference work.
In fact, Oro 1920 even starts with raspberry, but here one must differentiate. No saffron in sight, no spicy thyme rushing to help and roasting the raspberry, so to speak. We have here balsam fir, which, as the name suggests, envelops the raspberry in balsamic resins. Just before one feels it could become too sweet, ginger intervenes and gives the sweet balsam fir a bit of sharpness and deeper expression. This opening is very intricate and well thought out, not a smoke grenade but sublime leather incense.
The exciting thing is that the raspberry naturally gradually fades, one knows it. However, because balsam fir has been used and not thyme, the incense does not smell as dirty or as if infused with roasting aromas. Of course, it smells smoky but much clearer and still infused with this balsamic sweetness. In my opinion, it also manages to hold the raspberry longer, but only very subtly.
With this aura, Oro 1920 continues, noticeably incorporating the iris, which supports the fragrance with its own leatheriness and allows the leather to smell a bit earthy but elegant. The aura of the forest remains, but the gaze now drifts to the floral and wild forest edge ahead, where the May rose carefully spreads its own scent. One senses the intensity but observes everything from a bird's eye view so that only sporadic sweet notes rise. That is enough to know that there must be a very intense scent down there. It is also slightly resinous; opoponax contributes its part as well. The scent becomes less perceptible here, retreats, and then: then the leather scent intensifies!
Of course, leather dominates the scent throughout; it possesses this bitter yet distinct aura of its own preciousness. It is almost typically flanked by tobacco and vanilla, which make the leather appear a bit creamy while still remaining angular and smoky thanks to the tobacco. Very subtly, and for that, one must know leather plus beeswax, the latter is perceptible. It ultimately works similarly to vanilla but the scent is more characterful, in the end, aromatic and foot-filling.
What else is there to say? All this takes place at a high level. No layman will be able to say, oh, the scent smells completely different from the well-known representatives. But this scent is worn because one likes it and appreciates its class. Not because it is the most famous leather scent of the new era. I personally see the effect of Oro 1920 a notch above other leather fragrances because this work appears more thought-out and profound in both the top and heart notes. Even the ingredients seem wisely and stringently selected.
Oro 1920 is wonderful. For me, almost every choice fits, almost every detail. Yes, I find Tuscan Leather excellent no matter how linear and predictable it actually is. It doesn't always have to be extravagant in five corners, but that's just a side note. Oro 1920 is, in my opinion, slightly better.
Therefore, my previous statement (see below) is incorrect; since then, I have had the opportunity to get to know a variety of fragrances, many of which I have revisited, and I could dedicate myself to them in detail. I often read that the scent is too expensive. Everyone can decide that for themselves, and probably only leather lovers will agree with me that the scent is worth the price. All in relation to what other fragrances are asking for prices. I conclude that there has truly been a possible end to my leather journey here and, in reference to the name of the perfume, I note: I am Jason and this is my golden fleece.