Is Alexandria Fragrances Rome a dupe of Memo Paris Italian Leather?
Italian Leather EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Rome Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Italian Leather is a divisive beast, but a masterful one. It's eccentric, unique, and for those who 'get' it, deeply alluring. The tomato leaf note is a deal-breaker for some, a signature for others.
A modern, sophisticated leather that stands out from the crowd with an earthy green twist. While some find the opening a bit rough, its unique character makes it a strong contender for a signature scent.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its strong projection and unique, potentially polarising, tomato leaf note make it less suitable for a confined office. However, its sophisticated and sensual character, combined with excellent longevity, makes it a prime candidate for dates and evening formal events. It's a bit too rich for casual daily wear, as many mentioned it's not a 'daily driver'.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and smooth dry down make it versatile enough for daily wear, though its unique leather-vanilla-tomato leaf profile shines best in casual or date settings. While long lasting, its slightly sweet and prominent leather might be a bit much for very formal or high-energy sporting events.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Tomato Leaf, Vanilla, Galbanum
Without myrrh and opoponax
Where to buy
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