Russian Leather Eau de Parfum vs Leather & Artemisia Cologne
Russian Leather EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDC |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2017 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Leather & Artemisia EDC
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Which Should You Buy?
Don't be fooled by the name - this ain't your grandad's 'Russian Leather'. It's a 'frozen fougère' that captures a cold, piney forest wonderfully, but its subtle leather accord and barbershop vibe means it's not punching above its weight in the leather category. A divisive one, with performance niggles.
A divisive but ultimately adored limited edition from Jo Malone. Those who love it, *really* love it - an elegant, grown-up, and distinctly British take on leather that sadly vanished too soon.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.
Occasions
Its generally subdued performance and fresh, clean barbershop feel make it suitable for office and casual wear without being overpowering. The sophisticated, cool aura also works for informal dates, but it may lack the gravitas required for formal events and is too subtle for active sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and gentle projection make it office-appropriate, while the subtle warmth of suede and orris lends itself perfectly to casual comfort. Though elegant, it's perhaps too understated for more formal settings, and entirely unsuitable for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean aromatic, woody, leather
Adds absinth and cypriol oil or nagarmotha, drops basil and cedar
Where to buy
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