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vaspupiy – :
This is an amazing leather fragrance! All I get is a leather bomb and I love it! It also carries that Aramis DNA if you’re a fan of the oringinal. It’s also a real dark type of leather, the sillage is very intense and the sprayer sprays a very wide dose. I give this an 8.8/10
dollar28 – :
Smells like a slightly spicy cucumber. I don’t get any leather from this
Qarartur – :
Absolutely gorgeous.
Btw, before I start, I should mention the official notes are as follows:
Top notes – Basil, Thyme, Elemi
Heart notes – Geranium, Orange blossom, Violet leaves
Base notes – Leather, Cistus labdanum, Vetiver
First, let’s get one thing out of the way. It’s called modern leather – to expect a big hardcore leather from another era is about as silly as complaining that some 80’s powerhouse is too masculine.
That being said, there is a prominent leather note here that is quite modern and yet substantial. It’s a buttery leather, almost suede-like but with a bit more heft and grit than modern suede interpretations.
There’s an extremely gorgeous violet leaf note in here and the opening of this is reminiscent of NR For Him – that same smooth body and strong violet – but here it is joined by smooth leather along with two other accords, a deep tenor orange blossom and a rum-like liquor accord.
Later, geranium becomes quite noticeable alongside the aforementioned accords and adds more body as it continues to dry down begins to smell much like sandalwood (it’s reminiscent of how the geranium behaves in MPG’s Parfum d’Habit, although not quite as front and center here).
All in all, imagine NR For Him crossed with say, Tuscan Leather a bit of Reflection Man or Fleur Du Male, and even a bit of Ungaro I (for those who have smelled it). What’s amazing is that the texture and feel of the scent has that rich smoothness of 80s powerhouses, but with a modern twist (again going back to the musical analogy, Aramis Modern Leather feels like a tenor, as a whole, while many 80s powerhouses were unquestionably baritone).
The blending is as good as any niche I’ve smelt or own. Like Ungaro I the scent kind of smolders on skin, it’s there, ever-present but not loud. The geranium and labdanum-leather in the base get warmer and dryer as time goes on, a beautiful transition from the rich and almost honeyed floral/leather/rum heart.
Some may not like that the projection tapers off after a couple hours – it really does behave like the old school Eau De Parfums which were thicker and richer but sat closer to the skin. I actually really like this quality as it makes the scent wearable even in warm weather, and it is never cloying or obtrusive.
So rich and smooth, one of my best finds in years, and without a doubt one of the best uses of violet leaf in perfumery that I’ve come across.
loopyNeepeNab – :
Reminiscent of leather notes found in Tom Ford Tobacco Oud (without the Oud).
KaZZZulka – :
This reminds me a bit of Ungaro III Oud, except with a leather instead of an oud note. There are dry/herbal elements in both. Now as to some of the comments here, I haven’t tried Beyond Paradise, but from everything I’ve read about it, Modern Leather is very different. And I don’t see how this could be considered a “frat boy cologne.” I don’t know, not having been around anyone in a frat for a long time, but I’d guess they are into fresh/sport or party scents, and this has nothing to do with those types. It also doesn’t have the Tom Ford for Men drydown, and I don’t think the basil note is overwhelming. I do get leather, but it’s not heavy. There’s no lavender, nor sweetness, nor detectable iso e super, nor animalic qualities. Unfortunately, there isn’t much strength in any context here! I can understand “modern leather,” in the sense of how some scents today barely smell like much of anything, and I’m a bit disappointed in this as an EdP. If it was called “Aramis Modern Leather Cologne,” that would make a lot more sense to me, and then I would have no criticism. If anything changes over time I’ll update this review.
UPDATE: After a couple of hours it has that Tom Ford for Men type musk and sweetness (not that it’s especially sweet), but lacking the anisic quality. It’s okay and might make a good gift for those who want to venture beyond the typical popular designer scents, but there’s not enough leather here for me, so I’ll likely put the bottle up on ebay. And there’s some sort of chemical aspect to it, whether that’s the musk molecules or something else or some combination.
UPDATE #2: So that musk really took over and dominated everything after a few hours. In that sense, it’s quite different from Ungaro III Oud, which I prefer to this because I can get a better sense of the notes. Take Tom Ford for Men and swap out the anise for a hint of leather, and Modern Leather is fairly close to that, IMO. I guess people like this sort of thing, but I don’t think I’m going to wear this again, because I have a whole bunch of “real” leather scents that I enjoy, but I can understand what they were going for here.
Gusarepgjn – :
I purchased this as a blind buy based on the note breakdown from Fragrantica. This is “fresh, spicy, and leathery” in the same way Dr. Pepper is a real physician. This a bland and generic male scent-think cheap frat dick cologne. It’s the scent equivalent of a popped collar and is an afront to the Aramis name. It’s disappointing and I look forward to returning this unmitigated crap.
тимур1999 – :
I have to say I thought this was a reasonably good fragrance. The opening is nice, interesting, clean and fitting of the name modern leather…probably the modern bit more than the leather. It has a powdered leather which is much more subtle and something you might find in a more feminine and lighter fragrance. The main notes are basil and geranium to be honest, and that’s fine by me as it’s tempered with a edge of masculinity from a oakmossy type note. That’s it really. It has dried down very nicely and actually reminds me a touch of Tom Ford for Men, if it’s available heavily discounted in a few months time then I’d definitely consider adding it to the wardrobe because this is wearable stuff for me.
valera300355 – :
All I get is Basil, from the start to the end. There is some cheamical noise in the background but I wouldnt call it leather.
spoopsskali – :
In my opinion it’s nothing more than a 6 out of 10, and should also be far more potent as it purports to be an EDP. It’s certainly a more “modern” (streamlined/showcased?) interpretation of leather in a fragrance compared to the classic Aramis for Men and so might capture a younger audience. However, my advice is to stick to Davidoff Leather Blend EDP for a superior take on the “modern leather” genre with a very minor price premium and much better performance.
555pz – :
A stronger, more complex and, consequently, more durable version of E. Lauder’s Beyond Paradise for men. Delicious!
Dent – :
I have only worn it twice on my hand so far. However I have a pretty good feel for what it is. This could change after a full wearing.
For now though I will tell you that number
1. It has decent longevity and projection on the back of my hairy hand. That’s a great sign right there. I can surely sense a cloud bubble yet I haven;t worn this around anyone yet.
2. This is NOT a heavy leather fragrance…NO. To me this comes across as more of a barbershop vibe with just a little darkness to it. The above description lists oak moss ???? I don’t get it. If anything it smells like there is some citrus in there. It has that type of a light feeling. It isn’t fleeting but it is light in a fresh sense. Azuree is way darker than this.
It is an EDP that sells for a cheap $74.
This was a blind buy for me since Macy’s didn’t have a tester. What I plan to do is buy an Aramis soap on a rope and couple it with this to make it more interesting.
This is borderline generic masculine minus the bits and pieces of dark notes (leather) but don’t count on this one being anything more than a pleasant office or “clean” date scent that won’t offend.
willowbush – :
My Macy’s had 3 bottles in stock according to the computer but the sales rep only found 1.
I bought it. 3.7ml for roughly $74 EAU DE PARFUM. It doesn’t make sense to me but what does anymore in relation to the perfume world ?
How does it smell ?
I don’t know yet. It was a blind buy that I am saving until cooler weather next month.
At least my review will be a hands on report and not poetic musings like what is written down below this review.
I can’t imagine this will be amazing but I also can’t imagine me not buying it.
If this works I will add the soap on a rope to my next order.
MrWhisper – :
When I hear the word Aramis I instantly get reminded of the past and wonderful memories associated with the likes of Aramis Classic, 900, and so on. The notes were so perfectly blended provided an aroma that simply screamed richness, uniqueness and overall quality and perfection. Back in the days competition were huge among designer companies which lead to the creation of some unique and magnificent scents that we all appreciate to this day. However, nowadays those same companies are competing not on the basis of quality and customer satisfaction but on the basis of making the most amount of money which are compromising the production of unique and quality juices. Unfortunately Aramis are no different and lately they fell into this trap which we all know through the recent releases which ranged from adventurer, gentleman, black, voyager, and so on. Just checked out the notes in Aramis Modern Leather and I see hope but this hope can only be determined by our sense of smell. I believe Aramis have a great opportunity now to correct its path with Modern Leather and gain back its popularity and respect that it once had from those quality and unique days.