Truefitt & Hill 1814 Cologne

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Spanish Leather

Truefitt & Hill Spanish Leather is a Cologne launched in 1814. Spanish Leather opens with Aldehydes, Fruity, Spicy, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose, Iris, Patchouli, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk, and Cedar. Truefitt & Hill's Spanish Leather carries a Statement verdict, a warm spicy-led wear.

This one's a divisive classic. Some find it a sophisticated, old-school barbershop marvel; others get hit with something far less appealing. It's a genuine test of olfactory taste: are you old-money classy, or simply smelling like the men's room at an old pub?
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  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
Spanish Leather Cologne bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12%
Floral 18%
Fruity 6%
Green 3%
Sweet 23%
Warm 21%
Woody 14%
Earthy 15%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Citrus
91%
Aldehydic
76%
Powdery
70%
Musky
67%

Notes

Top Notes

Spicy 26% Aldehydes 22% Bergamot 19% Orange 19% Fruity 13%

Heart Notes

Cinnamon 22% Iris 22% Rose 19% Patchouli 19% Carnation 19%

Base Notes

Musk 15% Tonka Bean 15% Oakmoss 12% Amber 12% Vanilla 12% Sandalwood 12% Cedar 12% Incense 11%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its classic, bold character and potential for strong projection make it less ideal for office settings. However, its rich, nuanced drydown suits formal events and autumn or winter dates. It's a scent for making an impression, not for blending into a gym.

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Spanish Leather opens with a bright, aldehydic citrus pop, quickly transitioning to a warm, spicy heart of rose, iris, and carnation, enriched by cinnamon and patchouli. The drydown unveils a complex base of sandalwood, oakmoss, and cedar, softened by amber, tonka, and vanilla, all underpinned by a musky, subtly leathery warmth. It's a journey from sharp zest to a rich, powdery embrace.

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