Name
Leather
Latin name
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Category
Amber, musks, animalic
Information
Leather is a popular note in perfumery. It is used to create a distinctive and unique scent reminiscent of the aroma of leather, which is typically associated with luxury, elegance, and sophistication. Leather notes in perfumes can be created using a variety of ingredients and techniques, such as natural animal-derived leather extracts, synthetic leather accords, or a combination of both.
Leather fragrances often have a rich, warm, and smooth aroma with nuances of smokiness, earthiness, and muskiness. They are commonly used in perfumes as a base note to add depth, complexity, and longevity to the fragrance. Leather notes are also often used in perfumes for men, as they can create a masculine and rugged character in the scent composition.
In perfumery, leather notes can be combined with other notes such as woods, spices, florals, or oriental notes to create various scent profiles, ranging from leathery chypre fragrances to leathery woody or leathery floral compositions. Leather is a prized and versatile ingredient in perfumery, loved for its distinctive and evocative scent that adds a touch of luxury and sophistication to fragrances.