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snep77 – :
Mature, Imposing, Intimidating, Rich Leather.
At first thought, I wouldn’t have considered this as a “Royal” leather, but when I began to consider all the other great leather fragrances of this genre, I suppose this is actually quite Royal by comparison. So, the name “Royal Leather” is aptly suited. It is not too smokey, it is not too cowboy, it is certainly not barnyard, and it is certainly not associated with a brick. No, this is classy and elegant, but bold and robust.
Royal Leather is -similar- to Tuscan Leather and Ombre Leather, but it is not the same. I would fit this in between both of those. It is a strong but beautifully crafted, smooth leather with just a touch of dusty ash, and tiny bit of floral. The other notes in the background round out any rough edges to make it less abrasive. Unlike ADP Colonia Leather, there is nothing fresh about this one. At first sniff, I didn’t like Royal Leather because it was too strong, but even then, I couldn’t stop sniffing it. I didn’t like it, but I had to sniff it some more. By the end of the night I had realized, if I can’t stop sniffing it, then I actually do like this. When the scent was finally gone off the paper, days later, I missed it. I wanted to smell it some more. It was then that I realized, I -love- this fragrance, and I have to have it.
The performance is very long lasting and the projection is heavy to enormous. It -will- get you noticed. If the leather is too strong for you at first spray, give it a couple of hours. It will settle down to a beautiful, smooth, slightly floral, slightly ashy, leather fragrance. It is mature and it is linear. Like other strong leather fragrances, it can be headache inducing if you smell it too much, too close. I feel it is more appreciated at a safe distance.
Royal Leather is the scent of a BDSM leather chair, with Michael Corleone sitting in it.
impaniscind – :
Royal Leather is a soft leather aromatic. The leather note here can be likened to Tom Ford’s Tuscan Leather, but replaces the sweet presence of raspberry with…Boston Baked Beans…the candies? I kid you not—that is exactly what it smells like!
When sprayed on, the hawthorn and heliotrope initially become very dominant over the leather. These are hazy florals, that add more of a bushy, powdery essence to the fragrance than they do anything floral. There is also a noticeably nutty quality to it underneath, which is what can be likened to the impression of Boston Baked Bean candies.
I’m not traditionally one to make such outrageous relations to fragrances, I personally find it to be bad style. But I don’t believe in holding back if it’s explicitly true either, and this one is so unique and comical, I can’t help but elaborate on it.
Royal Leather is a very intriguing fragrance. Chiefly feminine for its qualities, but you’d probably have to be an indie or uptown girl to enjoy this one. Someone who intentionally looks for the class in a fragrance based on its unique qualities. I certainty don’t see anyone else having the tastes to appreciate the vintage touch here, with Royal Leather’s slightly sweet, powdery composure.
qnl194speagoessenda – :
Scent – patchouli, herbaceous tea & leather.
Season/Time of Day – I prefer to use this in the colder months, day or night.
Projection – I did get noticed, it garners compliments.
Longevity – I get 24hrs consistently.
Lyudok777 – :
I am speechless! A co-worker brought a sample of this to work today and I smelled it. I was right away blown away. This amazing fragrance has an amazing opening and is definitely very different than anything that has been done by Kilian. It actually reminds me a bit on Tom Ford’s style. It kind of reminds me of Tom Ford’s Anthracite but a lighter and sweeter version of it. I can definitely smell the leather in there but something amazing happens when it is mixed with black tea, it turns the leather and patchouli into a damp earthy smell like anthracite but the black tea, heliotrope and hawthorn makes the fragrance a little sweet not too sweet, a perfect balance. I truly fell in love with this fragrance. It is a sophisticated and a classy smell. Must have in your collection.
An update on this germ —-> So as I said this opens up as a very earthy/dirty and sweet kind of scent and after 3 hours the dry down becomes very sweet and flowery (heliotrope).
drigastas – :
The final boutique exclusive (so far) that I needed to try, the relatively new Royal Leather By Kilian is a much-needed leather-dominant fragrance to add to their otherwise diverse collection, and it does not disappoint. Slightly refined, slightly dirty, and slightly chocolatey (I get that from the lavender/oud combination, I believe), Royal Leather is pretty pleasant to my nose while still being provocative, an expected combination for the standard retail price of $295 for 50ml. Again, the lavender is mainly what I get that plays alongside the dominant leather, and the oud is in the mix too to further dirty up the leather aspect. Overall an interesting mix.
Performance is pretty solid, not a powerhouse like Pearl Oud but not fleeting like Vodka on the Rocks. And given the notes breakdown, this is unsurprisingly a cold-weather-leaning fragrance, though of course the bold could try it in the summer if they so choose. It’s masculine enough that I’d probably rule it out for women, but the lavender brings it sufficiently into the unisex area that I believe some women may like wearing it.
Likable but not lovable to my nose, Royal Leather is an interesting option for By Kilian fans to explore, and I’ve not smelled a leather quite like it, so leather fans might enjoy it too. A recommended try, if nothing else.
7 out of 10
Sula1985 – :
I just got the sample pack of the kilian exclusives. I have a whole new found respect for this house after already having mad respect for them and owning a couple of his gems. This is what Tuscan leather could have been. Tom take notes…
Nikola0788 – :
Yes! I was thinking the same! Amouage Interlude Man! Why do people keep down-voting the similarity if they haven’t tried it :/
Anyway, I do not dislike the fragrance although I was quite disappointed; I guess I was hoping for something “fancier” since it’s called “Royal” Leather and floral supposedly dominates the Main Accords
suliki – :
Royal leather is a promising name. let’s start with my impressions.
the opening is leather. not like Fahrenheit Dior, not like tom ford Tuscan leather, not like montales leather oud. the leather note is mixed with pepper and smoke. after half an hour turns to more pepper, somekind of sweet pepper. longevity is more than 8 hours. sillage is great also.
it reminds me of interlude Amouage. less harsh and less oriental. it’s not a typical kilian creation.
I got plenty of compliments. mostly from women. they say i smell classy and masculine. I can hardly imagine a woman wear Royal Leather. so I guess this is the second parfume of kilian for men only, after white cristal. definitely for winter.
In my opinion kilian is a very classy company, LV is top quality anyway, but top creations are back to black, love and Amber oud. Royal leather comes second to them.