Floris London 2011 EDP

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Mahon Leather

by Shelagh Foyle

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Floris London Mahon Leather is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Shelagh Foyle. Mahon Leather opens with Citrus and Jasmine, settles into a heart of Leather, Vetiver, Iris, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Floris London's Mahon Leather carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a proper, 'old money' leather that whispers rather than shouts. It's sophisticated and refined, a beautifully blended scent for those who appreciate understated elegance. While some find it too subtle, fans rave about its unique, aristocratic charm.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
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Mahon Leather 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and refined character make it perfect for the office and formal events. While elegant enough for a date, its understated nature might be too reserved for some casual settings, and it's certainly not suited for sport.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Floris London says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Opens with a bright, clean burst of jasmine and citrus, swiftly moving into a soft, supple leather accord. The heart reveals a powdery iris alongside warm saffron and earthy vetiver, creating a refined and elegant core. It settles into a luxurious base of labdanum, sandalwood, and patchouli, softened by amber and a hint of tonka bean, delivering a rich, woody-leather dry down.

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