I have collected Mancera and Montale for over 7 years and have tried most of them. Pierre Montale churns out too many fragrances in my opinion, they are always hit and miss. Many smelling similar with the odd note change here and there. But that’s how the brand works. They are not high end niche and not pretending to be, which is what I like. A cool bottle of nice smelling and long lasting juice at a comfortable price is all we ask.nLeather Patchouli I actually bought 2 years ago, but have only just opened the bottle. I am a leather/Oriental fanatic so anything described as leather I buy and try. nThis fragrance has no top notes to think of, it’s straight in with hard leather, smoke and a slight barnyard oud. It’s extremely masculine and I don’t smell vanilla at all. It’s not sweet it’s quite the opposite. nI would also say it’s an old school fragrance, reminded me of how my teachers smelt at school, of second hand smoke and coffee. No coffee in this but it must be the patchouli playing tricks on me.nThe longevity and sillage are strong. A dark sexy scent to be worn on a sensual night out. The juice itself is very dark so be careful wearing this with a white shirt.
