"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away" -Nathalie Lorson, Master Perfumer (borrowed) Borrowed from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, true perfection is achieved through simplicity, refinement and minimalism. Excellence is found when every unnecessary element has been removed, leaving only the essential, functional and elegant core! One day at a time, guys! #EnjoytheJourney

So we all know I got a soft spot for the Leather note. From Memo Paris to Tom Ford, I can’t get enough. Maison Alhambra, the shameless house that turned me onto leather with their Memo Paris clone, Afro Leather. Now they have this one, formally known as Amber & Leather, they recently changed the name to Opulence Leather, yet another blatant knock off from my favourite Ombre Leather by Tom Ford. Its very similar in fact to another fantastic clone also known as Amber Leather by Escent. It opens up with that beautiful spicy Cardamon, before moving into a floral/Leather heart of Jasmin Sambac & Leather Accord. As it settles into the dry down, you get the Amber, Moss & Patchouli. Its beautifully crafted, not quite as refined as the Tom Ford, but your gonna pay a hefty price for that. While it captures much of Ombré Leather’s vibe (about 80-95% similarity), it is leather-forward with amber as a supporting note, differing slightly from Tom Ford’s more amber-centric opening. The fragrance is slightly more linear in scent development compared to the deeper dry-down of Ombré Leather. Performance is not too shabby a good 6hrs on my skin, with an acceptable protection for roughly half that time. At this price I got no issue with topping up throughout the day. If you appreciate leather fragrances with a luxurious touch but want a budget-friendly option, Opulence Leather is highly recommended to test or try My Rating 8/10 Scent 2.5 Longevity 2.5 Sillage 2 Y/N 1