5
Very helpful Review
London, but better
After having tried nearly every perfume in the leather-raspberry category, Gasoleather is a clear-cut winner. It takes everything good about London Extrait de Parfum and dips it in a gasoline container. Don't expect it to be ubermasculine though. Similarly to its inspiration, it's light, sweet and an absolute joy to wear.
First of all, let's dissect the fragrance pyramid full of terrors. It's complicated and might put some people off. I have to applaud Lorenzo Pazzaglia for the blend quality; it's smooth and nothing screams for attention, despite a few bold notes being present.
Fuel, metallic notes, plastic, smoky notes - I don't get any plastic or metallic facets and the smokiness is barely noticeable. The fuel reminds me of being at a gas station, or rather of smelling my fingers after filling up the tank. Combined with raspberry and resins, it's easy to digest even if you don’t enjoy that particular smell.
Frangipani, narcissus, ylang-ylang - Don't worry lads, I don't get any powderiness. Similarly to London, the florals bring some uplifting airiness to the scent, making the petrol nuance easier to handle. They don't evoke a flower imagery, but instead create a sweet undertone and accentuate the spiciness of elemi.
The leather itself is surprisingly soft. Yes, it reminds me of the interior of a luxury car, but like every ingredient used in this masterful concoction, the dosage was chosen with care. While dry woodiness and resinous depth are more noticeable in the drydown, it's mainly about leather and a warm combination of musk and vanilla.
When it comes to projection, it's not as potent as Ombré Leather (2018) Eau de Parfum. You'll be noticed during the first hour, which is when Gasoleather truly lives up to its name. Longevity is great, I was able to pick it up after 9 hours of intensely moving around at work. I'm assuming it would last even longer during a "regular" wear.
First of all, let's dissect the fragrance pyramid full of terrors. It's complicated and might put some people off. I have to applaud Lorenzo Pazzaglia for the blend quality; it's smooth and nothing screams for attention, despite a few bold notes being present.
Fuel, metallic notes, plastic, smoky notes - I don't get any plastic or metallic facets and the smokiness is barely noticeable. The fuel reminds me of being at a gas station, or rather of smelling my fingers after filling up the tank. Combined with raspberry and resins, it's easy to digest even if you don’t enjoy that particular smell.
Frangipani, narcissus, ylang-ylang - Don't worry lads, I don't get any powderiness. Similarly to London, the florals bring some uplifting airiness to the scent, making the petrol nuance easier to handle. They don't evoke a flower imagery, but instead create a sweet undertone and accentuate the spiciness of elemi.
The leather itself is surprisingly soft. Yes, it reminds me of the interior of a luxury car, but like every ingredient used in this masterful concoction, the dosage was chosen with care. While dry woodiness and resinous depth are more noticeable in the drydown, it's mainly about leather and a warm combination of musk and vanilla.
When it comes to projection, it's not as potent as Ombré Leather (2018) Eau de Parfum. You'll be noticed during the first hour, which is when Gasoleather truly lives up to its name. Longevity is great, I was able to pick it up after 9 hours of intensely moving around at work. I'm assuming it would last even longer during a "regular" wear.
9 Comments
This is the finest of the genre to my nose, a bit more artistic than usual, but still perfectly wearable! 👌
There’s character, but it’s uplifting, not demanding.
You’re in for a treat. 😊
So don’t expect a stinker, wearability is the name of the game here.
So as long as you don’t mind the gasoline aspect, you’re good.