JoAnne Bassett Russian Leather unisex
How it smells
It smells mostly leather and smoky. Cardamom and clary sage at the top, barley and birch leaf in the middle and birch and incense at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- winter
Russian Leather unisex 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
About JoAnne Bassett Russian Leather unisex
JoAnne Bassett is the house behind Russian Leather unisex.
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Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Amouage Reflection 45 and Lattafa Velvet Oud. Base notes like birch and incense are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best season for Russian Leather unisex
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
When in the day to wear Russian Leather unisex
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its leather side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is leather (100%), followed by smoky and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy leather and smoky smells and notes like barley and birch. Less obvious notes include coriander, cardamom and jasmine. Perfume fans rate it 3.86 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is very strong: it fills the room. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Amouage Overture Man Edp 100Ml and Amouage Reflection 45.
Russian Leather unisex dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Amouage Overture Man Edp 100Ml (6 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Durra (10 shared notes), Amouage Reflection 45 (6 shared notes) and Lattafa Velvet Oud (6 shared notes).
More questions
When did Russian Leather unisex come out?
It came out in 2015.
Is Russian Leather unisex unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Is it expensive?
No, it is affordable: about €14 in Europe.