Oriental Leather

Memo leather fragrances are interesting because they show different aspects of this popular theme. Oriental leather is soft and tender like suede and reminds me a lot of 80's seducer, one of the most popular powerhouses of that time, One Man Show, which is still in production by Jacques Bogart. They have a lot in common: geranium, patchouli, vanilla and of course leather. Oriental leather is more 'modern' - sweet and spicy but fresh and not cloying at all. What I like the most is the honey-dew undertone which is just a reincarnation of One Man Show main theme. I felt a lot of geranium on my wrist, but after spraying Oriental Leather all over I just felt heaven. This scent is perfect for those who love gourmand leather fragrances, because leather itself is less prominent here comparing to other leather editions from Memo. I have a wonderful flashback in my 20's when every girl could go with me if I was wearing One Man Show. Times changed, and what was suitable for a man that time, now is unisex. I can add that comparing to Bogart's masterpiece Oriental Leather definitely doesn't have any signs of gender, it's just polished and beautiful. I'm glad I noticed it on the shelf!

Where to start? This is my first review on Fragrantica; I just started learning about fragrances recently. I purchased a half a dozen testers a couple of days ago, this one immediately caught my attention. Upon trying it for the first half of my day, I can safely say, "I love, love, love this fragrance." The blend is smooth and so intoxicating, very light on the leather but the spices are like "wow". The initial blast was not at all off-putting, it worked really well with my skin and on my wool sports jacket, it smelled amazing. The dry-down was where the magic continues, I get this incense-y feel similar to the Incense City by All Saints (another tester and also amazing). I'm not certain how much compliment one might be able to garner with this scent, but I believe I will be wearing this one for myself.

I LOVE this fragrance!!!! Although it has leather in the name, I don't get much (if any leather) in this one. On me this opens with a prominent lavender note, and reminds me quite a bit of some of the old school aftershaves. However, this is very warm and spicy, and a bit powdery as well. I would say this is unisex, perhaps leaning masculine, particularly in the opening. As it dries down the lavender fades and it becomes more unisex, and the result is a warm, spicy, resinous fragrance. Overall, this has a more mature or vintage feel to me. The performance on me is fantastic, lasting all day with great projection.

I love how if you didn't read the notes you'd never really know this was a leather fragrance. The first thing I think is sweet heat! Its like a medium sweet spicy smell. This also has has great silage and longevity. It was a choice between African leather and this one and even though this one is a little more expensive because its newer, I like it a lot better. It just seems like a better value to me due to the performance. I also feel like this is just light enough to get away with on a summer night, so you can where it almost year round.

Ohh, how very subtle it is. And how it smells like the softest leather drenched in spices and aromas of the surrounding place. Perfectly genderless. I feel curry and saffron in the opening, but in the background. Exactly like oriental bazaar souq smells, its spices carried on the wind. The leather is human-like or of the softest gloves that were touching perfumes and spices.