Ferrari 2013 EDP

M ££ Statement

Leather Essence

by Alexandra Carlin

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Ferrari Leather Essence is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Alexandra Carlin. Leather Essence opens with Bergamot, Bitter Orange, and Clove, settles into a heart of Leather, Cinnamon, and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, and Vanilla. Ferrari's Leather Essence carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Ferrari Leather Essence is a discontinued gem from a bygone era when designer fragrances still packed a punch. If you can hunt it down for a decent price, you'll be treated to a surprisingly luxurious leather bomb that punches way above its weight.
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Leather Essence Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and smooth leather accord make it suitable for close-quarters encounters and casual wear. While it's sophisticated enough for some formal events, and many reviewers mentioned it being a good cold-weather scent, its warmth and subtle sweetness lend itself best to date nights.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine stepping into a freshly detailed Italian sports car: that's the core of Leather Essence. A warm, smooth leather accord is immediately apparent, softened by a creamy vanilla and tonka bean. Spicy cinnamon and clove add a comforting, almost gourmand sweetness, while bitter orange provides a fleeting brightness in the opening. The dry down settles into a woody embrace with patchouli and guaiac wood underpinning the sweet leather.

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