French Leather by Memo Paris, not what I expected

I sprayed French Leather from Memo Paris on to my wrist and braced myself. I expected leather, a scent that would not at all go well in this summer heat. That is a reasonable expectation based on the name. However, the fragrance is more nuanced. It is lighter, more floral. Dare I say, pretty. If this is what leather smells like in France, then definitely count me in for one of their handbags.

Because I expected something heavy, I didn’t spray much on. For that reason I can’t give an accurate assessment of the projection. What I can say is today I sprayed the fragrance on 5 hours ago. It’s still present on my skin.

I would classify this fragrance as more feminine leaning. Maybe more formal. Picturing myself wearing this, I imagine myself wearing this with a button down and my hair pulled back into a ponytail.

This fragrance may be for you if you like your rose scents. Fingers crossed that this scent is part of their upcoming bodycare line.

French Leather eau de parfum

$340 for 75 mL

Notes:

Top: Juniper berry essence, Lime essence, Bergamot essence, Pink pepper CO2
Heart: Rose essence, Clary sage essence, Hay absolute
Base: Cedarwood Virginia, Suede accord

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