Mahon Leather Eau de Parfum bottle Mahon Leather
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2011 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
Noir Obscur Eau de Parfum bottle Noir Obscur

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mahon Leather
This is a proper, 'old money' leather that whispers rather than shouts. It's sophisticated and refined, a beautifully blended scent for those who appreciate understated elegance. While some find it too subtle, fans rave about its unique, aristocratic charm.
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Our Verdict - Noir Obscur
Noir Obscur is a divisive one. Some find its dark, boozy warmth utterly captivating, a vintage-styled dream. Others, however, are left underwhelmed by its subtlety, calling it flat or too quiet. It's a love-it-or-leave-it scent for those who appreciate nuanced darkness.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 8%
Floral 22% 25%
Fruity 2% 5%
Green 4% 7%
Sweet 21% 21%
Warm 13% 19%
Woody 16% 14%
Earthy 17% 15%
Animalic 19% 10%
Fresh 8% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mahon Leather EdP
Noir Obscur EdP

Notes

Accords

Mahon Leather Noir Obscur
100%
Woody
100%
97%
Leather
62%
87%
Amber
94%
85%
Warm Spicy
94%
79%
Powdery
58%
74%
Earthy
58%
Rum
72%
69%
Iris
65%
Animalic
56%
Smoky
65%
61%
Aromatic
62%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Leather shared
97%
62%
Amber shared
87%
94%
Warm Spicy shared
85%
94%
Powdery shared
79%
58%
Earthy shared
74%
58%
Rum
72%
69%
Animalic shared
65%
56%
65%
Aromatic shared
61%
62%

Performance

Mahon Leather Noir Obscur
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Mahon Leather

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and refined character make it perfect for the office and formal events. While elegant enough for a date, its understated nature might be too reserved for some casual settings, and it's certainly not suited for sport.

Noir Obscur

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm, spicy, and woody accords, combined with a reported moderate projection and longevity, make it unsuitable for vigorous activities or a professional office setting. It truly shines in intimate date settings or sophisticated formal events, with some reviewers noting its old-world charm for wintry days.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
89%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Leather, Amber accords and Iris, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mahon Leather
Noir Obscur
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