I think one needs to have some understanding of what it is to follow a vegan diet in order to have a clear grasp of this perfume as a leather fragrance. I was vegan for a short period, and the vegan meats sold were always off in texture and flavor from real meats. Vegan Leather Jacket follows a similar path as it smells off when compared to a traditional leather fragrance, and that is part of what makes it so genius. P.S. You must be a fan of cloves to appreciate this one!