SOTD: Himeros – Elyon Dubai · Brotherhood Of Scent

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SOTD: Himeros – Elyon Dubai

Wearing Himeros today. First spray was around 10:55 a.m., and about 20 minutes in it’s clearly in the mid phase.

The opening moved quickly, but it was enjoyable. I initially got a cardamom-like spice impression, even though cardamom isn’t listed. Looking at the note breakdown, that makes sense. The combination of Sichuan pepper, clove, and tobacco leaf creates a warm, aromatic spice effect that can easily read as cardamom in the first few minutes. It was a nice, lively opening before the fragrance settled.

Once it did, the leather came forward fast and strong. This is a very leather-forward scent in the mid. Masculine, direct, and confident. I initially thought to compare this to Tom Ford Ombre Leather, so I sprayed Ombre Leather and Tuscan Leather side by side. That comparison didn’t really hold.

Both Ombre Leather and Tuscan Leather are much smoother leathers. They’re tempered by sweetness and feel more polished. Ombre Leather has a subtle sweetness that rounds the leather, and Tuscan Leather also carries a smooth, slightly sweet tone that softens the edges.

Himeros is different. This feels like a more raw, unfiltered leather. Drier, rougher around the edges, and much more forward. It’s not animalic, but it’s also not suede-soft or cushioned by sweetness. The leather is clearly the focus right now.

So far, the opening spice was pleasant, and the mid is very masculine and assertive. I haven’t reached the drydown yet, so I’m curious to see whether it softens or stays this direct as it continues to wear. I’ll update once it settles further.

Update: As this continues to settle, about an hour in, vetiver starts to show up clearly and dries everything out even more. The leather is still present, but it’s no longer the main focus.

At this stage, the drydown is very woody and dry. The best way I can describe it is pencil shavings. That clean, sharp, dry wood smell you get from freshly shaved wood. No sweetness coming back to soften it, and no animalic edge either.

Second update: It’s about 1:30 p.m. now, a little over two and a half hours in, and this is clearly in the drydown phase. The leather is still present but has softened and feels more suede-like. A small amount of sweetness is coming through from the vanilla or tonka, but it stays very restrained and never goes gourmand.

The base remains dry and masculine. If you like leather-forward fragrances, especially darker and more serious styles, this one is worth checking out. It’s nothing like Ombre Leather or Tuscan Leather. Those wear much smoother and sweeter. This feels more like wearing a leather jacket, confident, and very masculine.

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