Leather in Nude by The Merchant of Venice bottle
The Merchant of Venice

Leather in Nude

4.1/5 · 29 votes Unisex 2015
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.9/5
Sillage3.8/5
Day50
Night100
Winter100
Fall88
Spring50
Summer13
Our take

Leather in Nude opens with apple blossom and saffron. The floral edge is light and the spice sits close, giving a soft entrance that does not prepare the wearer for what follows. Cloves and oud arrive quickly, with musk rounding the heart into something warm and slightly animalic. The saffron lingers just long enough to bridge the fruit and the heavier materials.

The base defines the fragrance. Leather leads, supported by vetiver and cedar, and the composition stays in this space for an extended period. The leather feels present without dominating every other element, while the woods keep the texture dry. Oud and musk remain audible beneath the surface, adding depth and a faint earthiness. Powdery facets appear as the materials settle, softening the sharper edges of the spice. This part of the wear lasts well and the scent remains easy to detect in the air around the person wearing it.

It suits evenings when the air feels cool and the light has faded, pairing with wool and heavier fabrics. The floral and spicy accords make it approachable, yet the leather and oud give it a serious character that not everyone will want to wear daily. Those who enjoy animalic and woody scents will find the balance rewarding. The drydown leaves leather and musk on the skin.

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