Description
Two new oriental-woody perfumes which belong to the Floris London Private Collection and were created especially for Harrods, will be presented on July 30, 2014. The new fragrances HONEY OUD and LEATHER OUD are based on precious aromas of oud wood, reinterpreted in two ways—with honey and leather.
“Leather Oud takes inspiration from when new fragrance oils would be delivered to Floris in small leather cases, adding their scent to the overall aroma of the essences as they were opened. The freshness of new leather compliments and highlights the smoky aspects of the Oud oil. Glowing modern amber notes complete the harmony adding depth to the woody base accord. Created with Oud oil from a certified sustainable source of agarwood, this oil is among the most expensive in the perfumer’s palette – with deep qualities found in no other oil. It is an opulent, deep sensual note that combines beautifully with rose and sandalwood.”
The fragrance is available as 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
malidemons – :
finally I broke up with this fragrance. on me it was a very strong sandalwood. how strange that sandal is not in the pyramid.
baron200988 – :
The initial blast has sweet fruit and then strong wet leather which I love. After 10 – 15 mins a floral blast which leads to a resinous Oud and woods. This Oud is less synthetic than most and I really do love it. I hope it lasts a long time. I find this frags dry down very animalic, it is very reminiscent of Montale’s Black Aoud but softer more accessible for me.
konnovvv – :
I got a rather strong sharp saffron’s at the top, although it’s not listed in the notes list. No wonder people think it’s similar to slow explosion by Imaginary Author, which also features high-pitched saffron.
14101978D – :
This reminds me quite a lot of Montale’s much-loved Black Aoud, with an extra layer of leather in the opening. There is the same syrupy mandarin and bergamot opening as the Montale, intermingling this time with a unique and distinctive leather note that will satisfy leather lovers. The heart brings forth rose and geranium and the Montale-style leathery and medicinal oud. Amber and patchouli provide the supporting notes. After 6 hours the oud takes over and remains for 12 hours plus. Full bottle worthy, assuming you don’t already own the Montale.
Fyd3i9ma – :
Aynı ismi taşıyan bir başka parfüm yüzünden (dior) bu ikilinin adının geçtiği parfümlere oldukça mesafeli durmaya başlamıştım. Beğenenler var biliyorum ama dior leather-oud çok sert, ağır, konforsuz bir parfüm gelmişti bana. Sert ve bir tarzı olmayan deri kokularını sevmiyorum. Ancak Floris, Dior da şikayet ettiğim herşeyden uzak bir parfüm çıktı. Neredeyse bana sorup benim için yapılmış diyeceğim. Deri son derece yumuşak, oud batılı bir havada. Biraz şekerli havası var. Diğer notaları ayırmak pek mümkün değil. Yumuşak ve şekerli bir havada oud, onun hemen arkasında hafif bir deri ve bu ikilinin üstüne oturduğu ve kalite hissi yaratan diğerleri.
Kesinlikle çok keyifli. En sevdiğim oud lu parfümlerden birisi oldu. Kalıcılık ve koku dağılımı makul. Daha çok erkeklere uygun. Yaz ayları dışında rahatlıkla kullanılabilir. Bu markanın bazı başka parfümlerini deneme fırsatı buldum ve genel anlamda başarılı olduklarını söylemeliyim. Fiyatı biraz yüksek. İndirimde yakalarsanız kaçırmayın.
StoomAffirm – :
Less fabled than its sibling Honey Oud, Floris Leather Oud packs in significant power of its own but simply rather leans toward leather than honey in its focus. Sophisticated, sharp, and not too animalic or dirty, it occupies a space that I generally find to be neglected, the regal sort of leather that impresses but doesn’t overwhelm, and I’m particularly picky about leathers.a
Its leather isn’t so dominant as to subdue the bergamot in the opening, which contributes to a sharp sort of freshness. The florals in the heart blend in very nicely, not taking over but rather adding some nuance to the leather. And the oud isn’t not an overpowering dirty oud, but rather sharp oud that blends in from a more topheavy position than usual. The base of woods is nice, too, as that provides a natural comfort. I’m not sure what “amber wood” is, exactly, but it’s certainly not a sharper wood from what I can tell.
Again, to compare to Honey Oud, Leathe Oud too is a great performer, but because its focus is leather and not honey, it’s inherently a little less casual and more formal, not that that’s problematic but simply a predictable consequence.
Overall, a harmonious composition that plays well on the central note, keeping it both a fun and formal experience that, while ideal for cooler weather also might not be too cloying in even the warmest of weather, though it’s difficult for me to say at this time. One I’d surely consider buying at the right price, as the $235 for 100ml EDP retail is a bit steep as far as I’m concerned. Still, for the money, this could be a versatile niche player for men that may, for some, justify the cost, but I’m hoping I might be able to do better.
8 out of 10
Vladimir24rus – :
This stuff is STRONG! I bought a tester without a cap. If you leave the bottle in a room with no cap that room will smell like Floris Leather Oud.
phoenix013 – :
This is a great alternative to ADP Colonia Intensa Oud. This maybe a bit more “dirtier” as the patchouli is absent in the ADP. The oud note in the Floris is present but does not come off as medicinal or barnyard. It just smells dark to me while the leather gives it a soft balance refined vibe. This can be worn in most seasons except of course for those hot and humid summers and it can be frequently found for under $100. I have had it on for 6 hours and the sillage is very present. Not a beast mode scent but more of a moderate scent with solid longevity. It’s a shame that Floris is not a well known house in the US like ADP. Another great offering is Honey Oud from Floris which suffers because of the more well known version from Montale.
mih-gen – :
Dense, new leather. This reminds of of a new motorcycle jacket. The leather is black and newly tanned, even slightly rubbery. The oud keeps this masculine and smokey. This is not a fruity leather, but the florals round it out enough to keep it from going to musky/dusty.
Overall a great leather scent.
maxel – :
Sexy. Classy. Amouage-y. I’m impressed. While it’s not a very strong leather, there’s something about this one that makes me want to wear leather. It’s definitely more masculine than feminine, but I plan on adding a bottle of this to my collection and wearing the hell out of it everywhere.
shanson-torrent.org – :
This complex, sophisticated and undeniably beautiful blend is harmoniously sheer. Aromas are lightly smoky and leathery, while the tone emphasizes the floral aspects. The texture is very soft and the finish lingers nicely. I don’t have too much experience in the Floris Brand but after sampling this, all that will change. Leather Oud is a fragrance that needs some recognition. Good Stuff!
gurondesaudge – :
Wow, this is quite the patchouli bomb on my skin! Don’t be misled by the name – there’s very little leather or oud in this fragrance. I actually prefer my oud subtle so I was pleased with the opening. However, what little oud, leather and bergamot I detected in the beginning was completely gone within the first hour. After that, it was straight patchouli on my skin – really, no other notes at all. It’s been eight hours and I’m still getting camphoraceous wafts from my forearm. It’s not a bad scent, but since it turned out to be so one-note on my skin, I won’t be pursuing a full bottle. I predict that serious oud- or leather-lovers would be disappointed with this fragrance (though it might be a good introduction to those just testing out those notes); patchouli haters definitely need not apply!
leraverrf – :
A nice and refined Floral/ Oud composition. It’s unisex and very gentle. Smells pleasant and has good strength on my skin.
I’m not a fan of Oud myself and don’t like rose-floral kind of smells. I’m originally from Iran and there’s been a huge tradition of making perfumes from rose and other floral notes. The scents however are usually perceived as cheap and old fashioned in modern time Iran. This perfume and almost all the perfumes in the category of floral-oud reminds me of those traditional perfumes. They don’t go well with my style.
DJRAFDJ – :
I get citrus and oud – fresh, a little bit sweet, spicy. I don’t get much leather though, only a little bit in the beginning, it’s a kind of modern animalic leather note, but not very distinct. Some time later, patchouli becomes very prominent, but I’m not sure if I enjoy patchouli here very much. What I do like is the bergamot and spice: it adds some crispiness to the scent which makes it very uplifting. It’s been 6 hours and I can still detect it on my skin.
abramx – :
In leather Oud there’s very little leather,the name is quite deceptive. This fragrance packs a big punch of bergamot from beginning just about to the end. Oud plays a minor role in the mids & trydown. The bergamot is fresh and crisp throughout the life of the Fragrance. There’s some floral notes that you can pick up through the entire. Excellent blend of ingredients,Just No Leather.
Longevity 6 to 8 hours, great for warmer weather.
Scent trail is moderate
Over all scent 8/10
Tinaapek – :
This brings in my memory the creations of Montale, only with a more aromatic touch, rich and less synthetic.
Opens with a freshness wrapped leather, very good by the way, and in seconds appears the wood agar, less medicinal and harsh, i think the mixture with the previous accord made this well balanced.
Together has a floral lemonade chord giving a light touch, the geranium makes this scent something kind of fougere, i also get some patchouli leaves maybe, that’s what makes it balances and becomes this a quality fragrance.
Rating: 8-8,5/10