FragrancesReviewedA spicy oriental men’s fragrance initially released in 2014 by Davidoff as part of the Davidoff Blend Collection, Leather Blend is leather and so much more.
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Overview
A spicy oriental men’s fragrance initially released in 2014 by Davidoff as part of the Davidoff Blend Collection, Leather Blend is leather and so much more. The nose behind this blend is Christophe Raynaud. It is Eau de parfum concentration available in a stylish 100ml bottle. It retails anywhere from $70-$110 depending on availability (i.e. whether you can even find it in your region.)
Update: There are a few for sale here.
Now, on to the ratings:
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Presentation
I totally love the bottle and color scheme. It comes in a brownish, stout glass bottle with a click-on cap that goes on snugly. There is a stylish indentation running along the sides of the bottle that makes it feel that much better in the hand. The fragrance name is etched on a golden plate at the front of the bottle which gives it a high-quality look and feel. The overall theme here is the brown and gold which invoke thoughts of leather and premium before you even whiff it. 8/10
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Juice
Seeing as this fragrance was designed around the main note of leather, the first thing you smell is *surprise surprise* leather; leather with a peppery hint. It may seem a bit simplistic on the surface but once the fragrance starts to dry down, the leather soothes down a bit and the vibrant animalic amber protrudes through to give you soft, warm vibes along with a hint of rose. Very Middle-Eastern.
If I were to describe the scent in layman’s terms, I would say to me it smells like leather + a smoky cigar. No joke.
The first time I smelled it, I fell in love with it. 7/10
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Performance
Leather Blend projects well, above average. As for longevity, well let’s put it this way: I would describe it as almost mutant-like in its ability to remain on the skin. Even after scrubbing with soap and water, I still smelled it on my skin. And that was after 5-6 hours. This one is best worn on cool fall nights in a casual setting. My wife gave it to me as a gift because she loved the way it smelled after I had her smell it but besides that, I personally haven’t received too many compliments wearing it yet.
Projection 7/10
Longevity 9/10
Impressions 6/10
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Recap and score:
○ Presentation 8/10
○ Juice (Scent Composition) 7/10
○ Projection 7/10
○ Longevity 9/10
○ Impression (complement factor) 6/10
○ Overall score: 7.4/10
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Is it right for you?
If you like leather and/or amber, then you should definitely give this one a try if you can find it (Sample it here). Same goes for oriental fragrance lovers (like myself). What are your thoughts? I’d love to hear them in the comments below.
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