Leather
Orris butter
Castoreum
Egyptian jasmine
Bulgarian rose
Heliotrope
Honey
Labdanum
Mimosa
Oakmoss
Peach
Bergamot
Sandalwood
Vetiver
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Duality in Leather
The Lover's Tale is a compelling and pretty unique example of leather fragrances in independent perfumery. It is an animalic and emotionally charged (you will need to read about its inspiration to understand this) composition that balances raw aspects with delicate nuances.
The leather here is the centerpiece, as you'd expect: a bold, vintage-inspired, and animalic accord with a slight barnyard edge, but with an intimate twist.
The fragrance opens with a sparkling and effervescent quality, with notes of bergamot and aldehydes providing a bright contrast to the richer elements that follow.
Jasmine and a powdery Bulgarian rose create a floral tension, while the sweet and fruity presence of peach and honey adds a touch of creamy smoothness.
In this perfume, the dominant raw leather is supported by castoreum and labdanum, but softened by a floral chypre structure. In my opinion, this balanced duality makes it one of the rare unisex leather-dominant fragrances.
During the very long dry down (easily up to 24h), The Lover's Tale reveals its classic chypre structure, with oakmoss and vetiver providing an earthy and slightly bitter elegance. Sandalwood and iris butter will become more evident and add a soft, velvety texture, creating an enduring base.
For lovers of leather, it’s without a doubt, a must-try.
Compared to Cuir Intense, Lover’s Tale feels more mellow in its opening, thanks to the presence of honey and peach. It also outperforms it in longevity and sillage. While Cuir Intense is still a strong, well-crafted leather, it plays (slightly) safer and leans more traditionally masculine.
Lover’s Tale, by contrast, is more daring and evocative, though potentially overwhelming for those unaccustomed to the boldness of independent perfumery (i.e. sample first).
The leather here is the centerpiece, as you'd expect: a bold, vintage-inspired, and animalic accord with a slight barnyard edge, but with an intimate twist.
The fragrance opens with a sparkling and effervescent quality, with notes of bergamot and aldehydes providing a bright contrast to the richer elements that follow.
Jasmine and a powdery Bulgarian rose create a floral tension, while the sweet and fruity presence of peach and honey adds a touch of creamy smoothness.
In this perfume, the dominant raw leather is supported by castoreum and labdanum, but softened by a floral chypre structure. In my opinion, this balanced duality makes it one of the rare unisex leather-dominant fragrances.
During the very long dry down (easily up to 24h), The Lover's Tale reveals its classic chypre structure, with oakmoss and vetiver providing an earthy and slightly bitter elegance. Sandalwood and iris butter will become more evident and add a soft, velvety texture, creating an enduring base.
For lovers of leather, it’s without a doubt, a must-try.
Compared to Cuir Intense, Lover’s Tale feels more mellow in its opening, thanks to the presence of honey and peach. It also outperforms it in longevity and sillage. While Cuir Intense is still a strong, well-crafted leather, it plays (slightly) safer and leans more traditionally masculine.
Lover’s Tale, by contrast, is more daring and evocative, though potentially overwhelming for those unaccustomed to the boldness of independent perfumery (i.e. sample first).
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