How it smells
It smells mostly rose and musky. Clary sage and juniper at the top, clary sage and juniper in the middle and cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
French Leather 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
Memo Paris French Leather EDP in detail
French Leather EDP is made by Memo Paris. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
French Leather longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Kilian Roses On Ice. Base notes like cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
When in the day to wear French Leather
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Yves Saint Laurent Babycat unisex has more depth.
Memo Paris perfumes worth knowing
The house has 45 perfumes here, led by Memo Sintra, Cuirs Nomades African Leather and Italian Leather.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. If you need something for winter, Yves Saint Laurent Babycat unisex is a better fit.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €199. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Kilian Roses On Ice and Yzy Perfume Territoire Cobalt but less than Yves Saint Laurent Babycat unisex.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Lacoste and Kilian Roses On Ice.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2016.
If you like French Leather, try these
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Babycat unisex (2 shared notes), Lacoste (3 shared notes), Kilian Roses On Ice (3 shared notes) and Yzy Perfume Territoire Cobalt (2 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lacoste starts from €77.
Quick answers
Who would like French Leather?
People who enjoy rose and musky smells.
When did French Leather come out?
It came out in 2014.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.