No. 85 Eau de Toilette vs African Leather Eau de Parfum

No. 85

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2020	Year	2015
£	Price Tier	££££

African Leather

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - No. 85 Eau de Toilette

A crisp, affordable woody-spicy with a gentle leather twist - modern, versatile, and perfect for understated daily confidence without being loud or sweet.

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Our Verdict - African Leather Eau de Parfum

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.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	8%	3%
Floral	13%	17%
Fruity	3%	1%
Green	3%	4%
Sweet	19%	15%
Warm	34%	35%
Woody	12%	18%
Earthy	19%	21%
Animalic	15%	18%
Fresh	11%	6%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

No. 85 EdT

African Leather EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 53% vs 22%

Cardamom 46% vs 45%

Only in African Leather Eau de Parfum

Geranium 32%

Only in No. 85 Eau de Toilette

Blond Leather 56% Neroli 44%

Only in African Leather Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 43% Cinnamon 29% Rose 28%

Shared Notes

Amber 52% vs 24%

Only in No. 85 Eau de Toilette

Patchouli 48%

Only in African Leather Eau de Parfum

Leather 42% Oud 34%

Accords

No. 85 Eau de Toilette African Leather Eau de Parfum

55%

Warm Spicy

100%

85%

Fresh Spicy

56%

Aromatic

72%

70%

Woody

46%

65%

Leather

67%

60%

Amber

Patchouli

57%

Oud

52%

Animalic

49%

Warm Spicy shared

55%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

85%

56%

Aromatic

72%

Woody shared

70%

46%

Leather shared

65%

67%

Amber

60%

Patchouli

57%

Oud

52%

Animalic

49%

Performance

No. 85 Eau de Toilette African Leather Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Intimate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

No. 85 Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

The spicy opening and smooth amber-leather base make this versatile for spring and especially autumn, with enough warmth for mild winter days and enough freshness for summer evenings.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

The moderate projection and balanced spicy-woody character make it suitable for daily wear and date nights, but the leather-amber base is not quite dressy or energetic enough for formal or sporty occasions.

African Leather Eau de Parfum

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.