Falcon Leather Matière Première 2019 Eau de Parfum

A leather fragrance that works without a leather jacket?

To get straight to the point: Yes, that's exactly what it is! But I have to be honest and say that I'm not the biggest fan of leather fragrances in which the leather accord smells like a new car seat. For me, they really only work in combination with a leather jacket...

But the Falcon Leather is something completely different. It's no surprise, as the leather impression is created by the birch tar and resins. In addition to the subtle leathery note, there is also a pleasant smokiness. And yes, the emphasis here is on pleasant, because I don't get the ashtray or the Easter fire here, but simply a subtle, warm and soothing note.

The saffron really makes the fragrance a well-rounded masterpiece. It brings a beautiful spiciness and at the same time a fine sweetness that comes into its own especially in the dry-down. Admittedly, I find the saffron a bit pungent in the first 20 minutes, but if you give it a short time, it develops really well. The leather note remains in the dry-down and a little woodiness joins in.

And what amazed me is that the fragrance is super clean and tidy despite the warm notes. Of course, this doesn't make it a classic freshie, but it's super suitable for everyday use and, when dosed sensibly, also a good fragrance for the office.

Performance is top, by the way! Lasts all day on the skin and on clothing for at least 2 days and is also perceptible the whole time. Of course, you can expect that for the price. I would recommend it for anyone over 20 and it can definitely be worn from fall to spring. In summer, I would rather go for a citrusy freshie for everyday wear. I regret having only bought 50 ml...