Novellista 2025 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Leather Privilege

by Corinne Cachen

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Novellista Leather Privilege is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Corinne Cachen. Leather Privilege opens with Pepper and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Leather and Plum, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Novellista's Leather Privilege carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some find its warm spice and leather combo utterly addictive, others are put off by a perceived sweetness. If you're after a bold, statement-making leather, it's worth a sniff, but sample first to see how that plum and tonka settles on you.
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Leather Privilege Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper56%
Cardamom44%
Heartas listed
Leather61%
Plum39%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean51%
Patchouli49%

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong sillage and prominent warm spicy and leather accords, this scent is too bold for an office setting. It's best suited for dates or evening casual wear, where its 'badass vibes' and sensual nature can shine without overwhelming those around you.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL BENZOATE, CAMPHOR, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, CEDRUS ATLANTICA OIL/EXTRACT, CINNAMAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS OIL, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, LAVANDULA OIL/EXTRACT, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, LINALYL ACETATE, PINENE, ROSE KETONES, TERPINEOL, VANILLIN, BENZOTRIAZOLYL DODECYL P-CRESOL, TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, ALCOHOL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Leather Privilege opens with a sharp, invigorating hit of black pepper and cardamom, a warm and fresh spicy jolt that quickly ushers in the star of the show: a rich, animalic leather accord. A dark, juicy plum note adds a touch of intriguing sweetness, preventing the leather from becoming too stark. As it dries down, the earthiness of patchouli blends with a creamy tonka bean, bringing a smooth, sweet warmth that lingers on the skin.

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