What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is orris root. The heart brings carnation and cedar. On the skin it settles into amber and leather. Overall it smells woody and white floral.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Leather Man notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Dame Perfumery Leather Man EDC in detail
Leather Man EDC comes from Dame Perfumery. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Leather Man longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts about as long as Dior Fahrenheit and Elizabeth Taylor Passion. Base notes like amber and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit.
Leather Man for work or evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by white floral and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and white floral smells and notes like carnation and amber. Less obvious notes include honeysuckle and patchouli.
Dame Perfumery perfumes worth knowing
The house has 25 perfumes here, led by Mate, Heliotrope & Patchouli, Chocolate Man and Chocolate Perfume Oil unisex.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €9. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Dior Fahrenheit and Elizabeth Taylor Passion.
Leather Man dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Dior Fahrenheit (9 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion (8 shared notes), Nino Cerruti 1881 (7 shared notes) and Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (8 shared notes).
Quick answers
Does Leather Man project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
Can women wear Leather Man?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.