Demeter Fragrance Library EDC

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Leather

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Demeter Fragrance Library Leather is a Cologne. Leather settles into a heart of Leather. Demeter Fragrance Library's Leather carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive bugger, isn't it? Half of you reckon it's a spot-on Bentley interior, while the other half are left wondering if Demeter accidentally bottled a car wash. If you're after a clean, modern, slightly synthetic leather, you might be in luck. Otherwise, brace yourself for a chemical tang.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
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Leather Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Leather100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its clean but sharp nature might be a bit much for a formal setting or the gym. However, many find it intriguing and even sexy for casual or date wear, though opinions are split on its suitability for everyday office use due to its distinct, sometimes chemical profile.

About

Demeter's Leather aims for the clean, fresh side of leather, bypassing the animalic funk for something more akin to a new car interior. It's a precise, almost sterile take on the note, with a hint of metallic sharpness and a clean, almost aquatic undertone that some find intriguing and others, rather synthetic. Expect a straightforward leather accord that evokes freshly-processed hides or even new PVC.

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