J-Scent 2018 EDP

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Black Leather

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J-Scent Black Leather is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Black Leather opens with Leather and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. J-Scent's Black Leather carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A smooth, wearable leather that's a crowd-pleaser for those who usually find leather fragrances too harsh. It's often compared to more intense offerings but delivers a softer, more nuanced experience that's well-loved for its subtle sophistication, though some find it lacks boldness.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
Black Leather Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and smooth leather accord make it suitable for office wear, as noted by some reviewers. The sensual and sophisticated nature, combined with its creamy depth, makes it excel for date nights and formal events. It's too refined for active sporty occasions.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Black Leather opens with a hint of crisp bergamot and a warm, unsweetened tobacco, quickly settling into a luxurious, buttery black leather heart. Oakmoss and amber lend an earthy depth, softened by delicate jasmine and a creamy vanilla, while musk adds a refined, skin-like finish. It's a sophisticated scent, never heavy, with a subtle oily smoke throughout.

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