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uggs outletp6 – :
I’m getting a faint whiff of tomato leaf and then it immediately descends into leather, leather, leather – with a brief stop in doll head territory.
I had really high hopes for this one, and if you’re into straight-up leather, this is for you. Unfortunately, it’s not for me.
ibogatov – :
The warm soil soothes your aching mind – tomato leaves rustle in the warm breath of the wind. The leather from your lover’s boots reaches you as she twirls playfully in the sun’s beaming rays – her dress sings a summer serenade to the beat of your heart. This beautiful dance spins day into night as a cool air creeps up on the couple and the stars spill across the midnight blue of the sky. You light a fire as your lover inches closer – the smoke dances off the tips of the flames and surrounds the two. A pipe finds its way into your hand and you absently pack it with rich, earthy tobacco – once lit, the smoke mingles and lingers under the far-reaching arms of the giant oak tree. You blow massive rings that reach out to become part of the endless sky. The couple snuggles tightly, drenched in smoke, cloaked in leather, waiting for the morning to come….they can think of a few ways to wait out the night…
Day 68 – Under
Listening to: The Civil Wars – I Had Me A Girl
Notes: There are few fumes that are actually named after the notes they truly represent – this is very true to its name! It opens with an unbelievablely true note of tomato leaf mixed with a very dry and clean leather. It takes about what to expect hours for the wonderfully smoky wood to pop into perception which is delightfully accented by rich tobacco – this phase comes out of nowhere as all you can sense is the tomato and leather for quite some time. Well, the base of this picks up a hint of sweet warmth (smoked myrrh and benzoin) and morphs back into a very realistic leather and smoke that lasts for hours more. If you love leather, this is a pretty fantastic addition to any wardrobe and should be fit for anyone!
Nexe – :
A hardcore clean leather, this has very strong chemical notes that new leather gives off from the factory — think of how a box of brand new dress shoes smells when you open it, and this is it. The overall visual image is of clean “black” leather, echoing the tarry, petroleum-like nature of shoe polish. Its not unpleasant, but compared to a fragrance like Floris’ Leather Oud, the leather smells “stiff” and at a lower price point / level of quality. Initially, there is an almost astringent freshness to the opening, like aromatic leaves cut open and tingling your nostrils, but these elements are overpowered by the processed leather note, and the slight sharp green of the tomato leaf and clary sage fade as a more hazy/powdery base of incense, benzoin, and myrhh emerges. I personally didnt get any tobacco. Throughout the limited evolution, the fragrance could be described as almost “soapy” clean.
I am a big fan of leather fragrances, and unfortunately it is a note frequently paired with over the top orientals or disgusting animalics, so I would recommend this as a sample-worthy fragrance for someone who wants to experience a truly leather-forward fragrance; but its stark, in-your-face chemical vibe recalls more the “brand new” shoes of a Payless or discount clothing store than of a high end designer or car interior. As I had mentioned, those looking for a more integrated, smoother, higher-class impression are encouraged to try Floris’ Leather Oud (another clean, smooth leather devoid of animalics). As for the Cognoscenti, performance is good at 8 hours, with light to moderate projection.
Deroxtricg – :
This is the story of a love affair. I saw her for the first time in a little black box labeled “Scent Trunk.” Never having heard of the house before, I didn’t know what to expect. No. 16? That didn’t tell me much. I spray it on the back of my wrist and instantly – I’m transported back to the tomato trees in my grandmother’s Mobile, Alabama garden. Memories of her laughter, her awe-inspiring kindnesses, her generosity, and her hugs all came flooding back. We all like to blithely comment on how a scent can take you away to another world – but when it takes you, it doesn’t ask you first. It just whisks you away.
No. 16 (Tomato Leaf) was created by Dannielle Sergent, perfumer and creative director at her house called Cognoscenti. It was released in 2012.
So what on earth could cause such a flood of memories? No. 16 has notes of tomato leaf, clary sage, linden blossom, leather, agarwood, benzoin, incense, myrrh, and tobacco. While I’m sadly disappointed with most perfumes that claim to be a leather (Knize Ten, Cuir de Lancome – I’m looking at you), this really *is* unmistakably a leather.
No. 16 opens with a light, grassy herbaceous quality that takes the place of a traditional citrus top. It has notes of a freshly cut lawn with a few drops of raw sap which are lovely. After a few seconds, it becomes apparent that this isn’t grass at all, but the essence of crushed tomato leaf and that redolent, verdant earthiness that it always has. For me, the clencher is the leather. It’s Goldilocks of leathers: not too subtle so the leather is unable to assert itself, yet too not aggressive that the softer aspects of the tomato leaf get lost. For me, tomato leaf has always had a soft suede or leather note to it anyway, so the addition of leather seems seamless and natural, even though to my knowledge I can’t conjure another tomato leaf-and-leather dominant scent. Everything sits on a soft agarwood and incense base which rounds the perfume with just the right touch of smokiness.
I don’t think this too often of smells, but it comes to mind more about leathers than anything else: No. 16 very well might make your knees turn to jelly if you smell it on your significant other. I would say it leans slightly masculine, but I know women will love it too.
I came very close to purchasing this last year, but ultimately didn’t. I’ve already decided that I will probably rectify that this year. After having had a chance to smell other scents that Dannielle has made, I’m so glad that I’m now “in the know.” With a small range of perfumes (with more to come we can only hope), she has spanned the range from the ethereal of No. 1 (Bergamot Sage) to the warm, autumnal No. 19 (Warm Carrot) to No. 16, an invigorating take on a green leather. Greatest of all, there’s an utter lack of pretentiousness in the scents and presentation, while still remaining classically beautiful, that makes it that much easier to “fanboy” over.
Look forward to future reviews from Cognoscenti, which will certainly be forthcoming.
HaisperiaRige – :
For LUSH fans, you will recognize this smells almost identical to Charity Pot Lotion. Although Fragrantica does not list it as an note in the scents pyramid, the composite result is something remarkably similar to unrefined cocoa butter. This scent is definitely not mainstream and is certifiably niche in it’s nature because it’s not a scent for pleasing the masses… It is complex, rich, sweet, sharp, dark, mysterious & conflicting. (The closest possible cousins to this scent may be “Lidge” or “Kokorico” but only because of the loose cocoa familial connection.) Tomato Leather also has an organic sharpness which is likely the tomato leaf and a suede-like leather that underlies the entire accord making it approachable and non-threatening.
mocker – :
Strong, very nice leather smell. Sexy.
l.v.m – :
What an awesome fragrance this is. As I get more into leather dominant fragrances this one is going to go way up on top of my list of leather fragrances. And that tomato leaf note. WOW, it’s amazing together!! And from an awesome perfumer too! BOTTLE WORTHY for sure!
Raf02 – :
This is gorgeous smooth balsamic woodsy smoky leather
I can smell this clean green note also, transparent and mingles under the others. Very unique, great quality!
Mityaj – :
This is a lovely, highly unusual perfume–green leather! I have smelled many clean, green, grassy perfumes. They are among my favorites. But I have never encountered one that contained leather. This is quality leather too, like a smooth and sexy black leather chair. There is nothing muddling the scent, it retains a crisp and translucent quality as there is no spice and not other “dark” or rich notes, other than black leather.
This perfume is sharp, edgy, modern, and authentic. It is very artistic. Sillage and projection are commendable. Leather addicts must sample!
elitarium – :
Cognoscenti 16 is the epitome of sexiness! Picture yourself sitting on the back of a Harley….the smell of his black leather jacket along with some tobacco from his hair blowing into the wind…inhaling!! you take it all in.If you are a big fan of leather,try this,you won’t regret it!! Gorgeous and unisex!
IllintyHoli – :
I love this fragrance… it is a very nice and realistic, balmy-woody-smoky with green that goes underneath… well known tomato leaf smell somewhere from early childhood brings up memories going into the garden and picking tasty tomatoes. This is one of maybe 5 fragrances I really remember from LA Artisan Fragrance salon and I have smelled many fragrances that day. There were about 20 brands and all have at least 5 fragrances some more.