11 Best Leather Colognes, According to Editors
11 Leather Perfumes For Any and Every Occasion
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A lot of things might come to mind when you think of the word "leather." Maybe it's your go-to biker jacket you have hanging in your closet or the couch you sit on every night to binge-watch Netflix. For many people, it's also the unmistakable scent: woody, musky, smoky, earthy. The exact notes are hard to explain, because there's nothing quite like it, but luckily, the fragrance market has tapped into its perfume potential.
We all know by now that certain scents have the power to do many things: they can change your mood or influence your emotions, transport you to a distant memory, or even drive your level of productivity. This is especially true of leather fragrances, which can do all of the above depending on what else it's mixed with. That means you also have plenty of elixirs to choose from, since each one is still so different from the next.
Are you someone who likes powdery scents? There's a leather perfume for that. Do you prefer florals, like rose, jasmine, or white lily? Yep, there's a leather fragrance for that, too. If you're a big fan of earthy, woodsy smells, some of our favourite options include those classic leather accords because they're so distinguishable.
Sophisticated and classic, there are leather perfume options for everyone and every occasion. Whether you're in the market for a true leather scent, a leather scent with notes of florals, or maybe something with a dash of tobacco, we have you covered. Sit back, relax, and keep scrolling for a carefully curated list of the best leather fragrances you'll ever spritz.
Leather Perfume For Date Night: Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club
When you're going somewhere sexy with dimly lit overhead lighting and a jazz band playing in the background, look no further than the Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club Eau de Toilette ($144). It'sa warm and spicy unisex fragrance, with key notes of lemon, pink pepper, tobacco leaf, and rum. Meant to be reminiscent of the scents you'd experience in a jazz club, this light scent is great for layering, but also smells amazing on its own.
Leather Perfume For a Festival: Salvatore Ferragamo Bright Leather Eau de Toilette
This one's got true flower power. Ferragamo Bright Leather ($106) has base notes of cedarwood and patchouli, middle ones of leather, basil, and rosemary, and top notes of bergamot, mandarin, and grapefruit. The unisex mix makes for a powerful, sophisticated scent that is sure to turn heads.
Leather Perfume For Every Day: Le Labo Santal 33
It's a go-to for a reason: the Le Labo Santal 33 ($215) is a popular unisex scent guaranteed to make a lasting impression, even if you don't want it to. The fragrance features top notes of a 6'5 "manboy" who still gives hickeys even though he's 31 years old, middle notes of someone who only owns two pairs of pants, and base notes of whatever the friend zone smells like. Sniff at your own risk.
Leather Perfume For Nights Out: Boy Smells Suede Pony
Looking for a scent that will garner you tons of compliments during nights out with your friends? Get ready to saddle up with Boy Smells Suede Pony ($98). This sexy, woody fragrance has notes of hazelnut, saffron, pineapple, patchouli, and coconut water.
Leather Perfume For Layering: Burberry Hero
While the smell of Burberry Hero ($143) is memorable enough on its own, Adam Driver riding a horse shirtless to advertise it doesn't hurt either. This earthy and woody fragrance has pine needle top notes, benzoin middle notes, and a cedarwood base. It's light, which also makes it a great contender for layering with other scents.
Heady Leather Perfume: Penhaligon's Halfeti Leather Eau de Parfum
A little more heady than the other options on this list, the Penhaligon's Halfeti Leather Eau de Parfum ($275) is a unique fragrance unlike anything else you've experienced. With base notes of incense, middle notes of plum, and top notes of bergamot, the bold blend is warm, spicy, and perfectly intoxicating.
Leather Perfume For Study Sessions: Byredo Bibliothèque
Inspired by the tantalizing scent of libraries and leather bound books, Byredo Bibliothèque ($200) is a bibliophile's dream. With top notes of plum and peach, and base notes of leather, vanilla, and patchouli, this long-lasting, heavy fragrance is perfect for nights out.
Do-It-All Leather Perfume: D.S. & DURGA Leatherize Eau De Parfum
D.S. & DURGA Leatherize Eau De Parfum ($190) s a sexy scent with top notes of butterscotch leather, middle notes of saffron, and base notes of myrrh and cade. It's great on its own, but the real magic happens when you mix it with another fragrance. It can immediately "leatherize" any other scent, even florals.
Leather Perfume For Floral Fans: Tom Ford Ombré Leather
Tom Ford knows fragrance, and the brand's Ombré Leather Eau de Parfum ($150) is no exception. The scent joins floral leather and spices to produce a woody scent of black leather, jasmine flower, and violet flower. It's sensual, layerable, and sure to get people asking "what smells so good?"
Subtle Leather Perfume: Malin + Goetz Leather Eau de Parfum
If you love leather scents for their similarities to your favourite leather products, we promise you're going to be a fan of the Malin + Goetz Leather Eau de Parfum ($96). With top notes of lotus flower, pepper, and clove, middle notes of orchid and green violet, and base notes of leather, cedarwood, and sandalwood, this comforting scent is reminiscent of your favourite worn leather jacket.
Leather Perfume For Getting Laid: Initio Parfums Prives Side Effect Eau de Parfum
Looking for a scent that is the epitome of seduction? Look no further than Initio Parfums Prives Side Effect ($340) The brand's Carnal Blends line is made up of fragrances that are designed to seduce and tantalize the senses. Side Effects is a passionate blend of tobacco, vanilla, and rum that is sure to get the flirtation started any time, any place.
