There's a thing called "Paris Syndrome". It's a severe psychological condition that besets tourists, mainly Japanese, who, upon visiting Paris, are discombobulated when they discover that Paris and the Parisians are exponentially removed from their idealised media portrayals. Where the tourists expect courtesy and romantic interaction, they get Gallic indifference, Gitanes and shrugs. Why am I mentioning this? Because only the French would have the audacity to create a fragrance called French Leather... and then not put anything leathery in it. I adore the French and their exceptional culture. So much wine, so much cheese. Their massive antagonism towards those in power who seek to curtain their liberties is something to wholly applaud. I just think that, if your fragrance is called French Leather, it should smell like, well, FRENCH LEATHER. And I like the fragrance! It's floral, but not powdery or cloying. Rose-forward, a little citrus-spicy, and it dries down into a long lasting skin scent of petals and airiness that's very nice indeed. It leans feminine, which is more than fine with me. My wife loves a rose scent, and this one is no exception. Of course, I don't like it enough to pursue a full bottle. It's nice, but it's not for me. My wife's rose scents are omnipresent in our home already, I don't need to add some of my own. But, if you're looking for a floral scent that lasts a long while, this definitely has legs. However, if you're looking for a Leather scent, then it behooves you to look elsewhere. I'm off to eat a croissant. Allons y!

I’m feeling exceptionally happy because it’s a sunny and warm day, which are two of my favorite things. These two fragrances always make me feel great. On a warmer day, I would love to hear my brother’s/Sisters favorite scent that brings joy to them on a warmer days.

Today I'm wearing the new AMBRE LEVANT from the House of LOUIS VUITTON. An EDP. Released in 2026. A spicy Woody olfative family fragrance. The nose behind This fragrance Is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. It opens with notice mandaríne, cinnamon and white pepper notes, in the middle a lighty animalico Oud and labdanum notes and finished with Inciense and lighty sweet Amber notes. Elegant masculine classy and Easy wear fragrance for all days and all ocations a safe Office fragrance, great fragrance for night out and dates with better performance in fall- winter -spring seasons. An enjoyable drydown with spicy/ Woody/ labdanum/lighty sweet Amber notes. Projection 4-5hrs Sillage 2mts Stay on skin 10-12hrs.