Mon Cuir Ramón Monegal 2011

And indeed, it’s one of those types that immediately sets my imagination in motion.

In my mind's eye, I see a traditional, long-established English gentlemen's club in London. The atmosphere is dignified, dark yet cozy, with furnishings consisting of leather armchairs, leather sofas, and chairs with leather seats. The tables and other wooden furniture are made of dark, old mahogany, and in every room of the club, there is a fireplace with a fire crackling.

There is a dining room, a library, and various rooms where gentlemen gather for a chat or an important meeting. There’s even a cigar room, where the expensive tobacco pieces are "properly" stored in humidors. There is also an in-house barber and sleeping quarters for overnight stays when a gentleman has been thrown out by his lady for infidelity.

Mon Cuir embodies for me the atmosphere of such a club. A soliflore leather scent that does not convey the fine leather note of new shoes, but rather the smoky, dark leather note of old, well-maintained leather furniture in such an English club, along with all the accompanying scents.

The longevity is good, but not excessive, the sillage is appropriate to the theme, not loud, but noticeable.

Mon Cuir is a fragrance that really doesn’t suit my taste, but still earns 60% from me because it is simply well-made and has sparked my imagination.

Anyone who likes leather scents should definitely not miss out on this little gem.