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African Leather Eau de Parfum bottle African Leather EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2015 Year 2021
££££ Price Tier £££££
Shem Eau de Parfum bottle Shem EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - African Leather EDP
This one's a head-turner, no doubt. African Leather is a captivating spicy-leather that manages to be both distinctive and broadly appealing, if you can get past the price and potential batch variations.
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Our Verdict - Shem EDP
This is a bold, divisive beast. Shem demands attention with its unique, challenging blend of leathery rose and earthy notes. Not for everyone, but those who 'get' it absolutely adore its powerful, sophisticated aura.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
African Leather EDP
Shem EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 45% vs 23%
Geranium 31% vs 32%
Only in African Leather
Pink Pepper 23%
Only in Shem
Rose 44%
Shared Notes
Leather 41% vs 43%
Only in African Leather
Oud 34% Amber 24%

Accords

African Leather Shem
100%
Warm Spicy
55%
72%
Aromatic
100%
Rose
86%
46%
Woody
85%
Earthy
78%
67%
Leather
75%
Floral
66%
56%
Fresh Spicy
63%
49%
Animalic
58%
57%
Patchouli
Amber
55%
52%
Oud
Warm Spicy shared
100%
55%
Aromatic shared
72%
100%
86%
Woody shared
46%
85%
78%
Leather shared
67%
75%
66%
Fresh Spicy shared
56%
63%
Animalic shared
49%
58%
57%
55%
Oud
52%

Performance

African Leather Shem
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

African Leather

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong projection and noticeable sillage, African Leather might be a bit much for a conservative office, but reviewers often wear it there, suggesting moderate application. Its unique blend of spicy leather makes it a fantastic choice for dates and formal events, though perhaps too refined for casual wear during the day.

Shem

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Shem's beast-mode performance and strong, oriental leather-rose profile make it completely unsuitable for the office or casual day wear. However, its luxurious, unique aroma is perfect for making a statement on a sophisticated date night or formal event, where its intensity can be appreciated.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, aromatic, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

African Leather EDP
Shem EDP
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