Russisch Juchten by Harry Lehmann

Russisch Juchten

Friesin
11/15/2021 - 10:43 AM
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Lehmann's Sexy Forearms

You all know this for sure: Everyone has a quirk they’d rather not talk about. For example, the preference for liverwurst sandwiches with jam or the urge to commit murder when someone is LOUDLY eating an apple on the train or the firm belief that Toffifee should only be sucked on while sticking to the palate... Well, I think you know what I mean.
When you then hear/read that someone else has the same quirk, the joy is immense, as you clearly are not the only freak.

That’s how ‘un-freaked’ I felt when I read a column by the wonderful Meike Winnemuth. Until then, I had heard from women and gay men, when asked what they find sexy about a man, answers like humor(?), beautiful eyes, gray temples, intelligence, a nice butt, great scent... but NEVER did anyone mention sexy forearms, until now.
These are, (besides dimples) my great weakness. Specifically, those strong (not bodybuilder!) and muscular forearms with visible veins up to the back of the hand, ah!
If he has two of those, it’s even better.
These arms suggest strength and can grip. Splitting and carrying firewood without getting a tendonitis - wonderful!
Men, train your arms, hardly anyone sees a six-pack anyway, and it seems there are even more forearm voyeurs out there...
However - a little tip - they should never be displayed in short-sleeve shirts, as they kill the most beautiful forearm.
Sleeves must be rolled up or pushed up to showcase the splendor.

Now that that’s settled, let’s move on to the scent.
Russian Leather from the traditional house 'Harry Lehmann' in Berlin.
This scent comes quite exuberantly, aldehydic around the corner, presents itself with retro charm as a Chypre, and you think "Oh well", but then, it starts to roll up its sleeves in a PeepShow manner and presents its spices, herbs, and soap, risking a closer look. A gentle leather accord is added - and suddenly you’re in love!
Clear, bright, spicy, somehow down-to-earth and perfectly balanced, Russian Leather lasts for hours, only to become warm and mossy towards the end.
Despite reformulation, it’s a really great scent!

Lutz Lehmann, managing director and trained perfumer says, 'This is actually a men’s fragrance.'
That may well be, but sometimes we women have to roll up our sleeves ourselves, and by then it’s time for this wonderful scent!

Since most know the wonderful shop at Kantstraße 106 and much good has already been said about it on Parfumo - rightly so -
I’ve just attached a little video, that’s exactly how it is at Lehmann in Berlin.
https://youtu.be/Q0zmyv5bEbI
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38 Comments
UntermWertUntermWert 4 years ago
Described with great aesthetic sense. The scent probably wouldn't be for me (due to leather and soap)... but that doesn't matter for this review. If someone offered me their forearm to sniff, that would be fine. As long as it didn't peek out from a short-sleeved shirt...
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MariellaMmmhMariellaMmmh 4 years ago
I don't just like the arms... ^^
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GandixGandix 4 years ago
Ah yes... These veins... Described enticingly...
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VerbenaVerbena 4 years ago
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Oh man, yes!
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SeejungfrauSeejungfrau 4 years ago
Delightful to read :+) For example, the fondness for liverwurst sandwiches with jam or the near-murder feelings when someone eats their apple LOUDLY on the train, or the rock-solid belief that Toffifee should only be sucked on while stuck to the palate... oh yes! I find forearms very sexy... of course. And I never want to see short-sleeve shirt forearms... please...
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TofuwachtelTofuwachtel 4 years ago
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Exactly, it has to be rolled up. The rest will fall into place...
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Medianus76Medianus76 4 years ago
I can split and bring in firewood, and I constantly train my hands and forearms for work, so I’d probably be quite suited for the Juchten ;-D
But it didn’t quite suit me like it did you; however, your excellent review fits me even better!!
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OtherwiseOtherwise 4 years ago
As the fan of tank tops and muscle shirts Heine once wrote:
You love to lie in my arms,
You are so dear to my heart!
I am your whole sky,
You are my favorite star.
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Medusa00Medusa00 4 years ago
Or you end up with forearms like Popeye. We should take a trip to Lehmann! They have such great fragrances!
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FvSpeeFvSpee 4 years ago
I don't have crazy forearms, but RuJu is my signature scent. Does that count?
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JulietaJulieta 4 years ago
I have two gay friends who are really into forearms, which I totally get. I'm also on board with rolled-up sleeves, and I definitely need to drop by Mr. Lehmann's place.
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LicoriceLicorice 4 years ago
Soapy leather isn't usually my thing, but I do find the described forearms (especially with nice hands attached) quite stylish. :))
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PistazieneisPistazieneis 4 years ago
Then you need to check out Brad Pitt's forearms in the latest De'Longhi ad and hit replay. Take your time..... :-)
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DonnagirlDonnagirl 4 years ago
Actually, I work just around the corner when I'm not working from home, I really need to stop by Mr. Lehmann's. Thanks for the film and the strong forearms. I'm currently thinking about how to convince my husband to chop some wood, but unfortunately, we don't have a fireplace?
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SchalkerinSchalkerin 4 years ago
You can keep the scent, but I still have a childhood quirk for you. A slice of bread with chocolate sprinkles and a slice of mortadella on top. Mom always went overboard with that. ;-))
And, I’m more hands-on. No office hands for me; they should be able to get their hands dirty, but still well-groomed with nice nails.
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FloydFloyd 4 years ago
Ah, you sailor's daughter :-D How about fries with vanilla ice cream?
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ViolettViolett 4 years ago
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I love it when men make me laugh, whether they mean to or not. ;-)
And when they smell good... like Russian leather, for example.
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JenkinsJenkins 4 years ago
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Thanks for the lovely review!
Of course, long-sleeve shirt rolled up. No alternative. And Russian Leather is definitely my most worn scent. Hopelessly old school. For me, it's the better Knize Ten... By the way, the "Russian Cologne" is also great for in-between!
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GschpusiGschpusi 4 years ago
Rrrrrrrrroah.... Drool
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HasiHasi 4 years ago
I'm not a fan of six-packs and muscle mass (ugh, those shapeless bodies are just awful!), but I’m a huge fan of Winnemuth and also of your funny comment! By the way, I’m into necks and the transition to shoulders.
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KovexKovex 4 years ago
A great scent, a great comment. I can totally relate to your preference for strong forearms, just like your dislike for short-sleeve shirts. It's like socks with sandals ;)
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Can777Can777 4 years ago
Well, let me pass you a trophy with my veiny, hairy, and average-strength arms. It's not that heavy after all!.. ;)
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KnopfnaseKnopfnase 4 years ago
I just looked at my husband's forearms - all nice. And if I have to roll up my sleeves soon and don't have anything suitable on hand, I'll give you a call.
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PonticusPonticus 4 years ago
Thank you so much for your treasure trove of perfume information and especially beauty tips for men! The rolling up part will work, and the strength to split firewood is there too, but I can't offer the prominent, visible veins-I find those rather unattractive! It's good that we have different tastes, but not when it comes to Russian leather; I like that one too!
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TtfortwoTtfortwo 4 years ago
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Yes, Friesenmädel, what a lovely comment from you. And about a favorite fragrance of mine - however, I agree with Mr. Test - in the version before the reformulation apocalypse. But since someone, was it Mr. vSpee?, wrote at some point that the scent survived the reformulation, maybe it was affected, but it survived, I often think "I have to test the new one too." By the way, Kokelmann doesn't like the old version - it's too old school for him.
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NikEyNikEy 4 years ago
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Well written. I don't have a weakness for forearms, but I do for the Lehmann retro style. Just today, I treated myself to a bottle of Habanera...
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RenataRenata 4 years ago
It's wonderful to read another review from you. I'm not familiar with Lehmann's fragrances at all, but you know leather and soap really aren't my thing...
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NuiWhakakoreNuiWhakakore 4 years ago
I don't have a short-sleeve shirt and veins like Iggy Pop (just with fewer needle marks), my forearms are super toned from constantly lifting beer mugs, which is what we do in Bavaria, so it all fits - but I only gave the Russian leather an 8! Too bad, buddy, it could have been something... ;-)
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ivkoivko 4 years ago
...have I mentioned that I’m active at the rowing club at least twice a week, one-two... ;)
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FioreMarinaFioreMarina 4 years ago
Yes, definitely! Yes, rolled up and definitely lean with those prominent veins, and then we shouldn't even talk about the hands! What were we talking about again? Oh right, the scent… you described it wonderfully. ;)
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CravacheCravache 4 years ago
"Except for the back of the hand, ah! If he has two of those, it's even better."
I'm a humanities scholar, so I have two backs of hands on each hand. Getting hands-on isn't my thing.
P.S.: Great. Awesome. Very nice. Trophy. Traffic light.
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PollitaPollita 4 years ago
It probably wouldn't be my scent at all. With leather and soap, you can usually attract women like Polly. But if someone has nice arms, I might reconsider. :)
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SchatzSucherSchatzSucher 4 years ago
Women's fragrance, men's fragrance... Who cares if it smells good?
And this Lehmann specimen seems to be a definite hit for you :-D
All the Lehmanns are nice, genuinely honest, and super likable.
But if someone says something against short-sleeve shirts again, I'll roll up my sleeves...
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MonsieurTestMonsieurTest 4 years ago
So: four confessions in ONE comment, that only great, classic fragrances deserve. Lehmann's Russian Leather definitely counts (at least the version from three years ago)! Hats off! (I hope I don't get tendonitis from all this hat tipping in response to your comments.... :-).
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MonMedusaMonMedusa 4 years ago
I get your thing for forearms. And I suffer from my skinny sticks... Still, I should also spray some on at Lehmann's.
People who eat bananas on the train really bother me... That slimy smacking, ugh...
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JonasP1JonasP1 4 years ago
Well, that’s settled then ;-) Very nice comment! The fragrance is still here with a few other "men" and definitely needs to be tested soon after your comment :-)
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VinyldatesVinyldates 4 years ago
A sexy underarm - what more could you want :D I can definitely agree with you on the styling front; short-sleeve shirts are for bus drivers or people who’ve had too much to drink in Hawaii.
I really love Lehmann and have had the chance to stroll in a few times in Berlin - back when I had less experience with perfumes.
Since the prices are unbeatable for the quality, I’ll definitely do some more testing and roll up my sleeves (you need space to test, after all ;) )
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SchallhoererSchallhoerer 4 years ago
I think it's great too. Nice soapy leather with a good kick.
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