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Leather Vanilla

Leather Vanilla

Alyssa Ashley

Regular price £59.00 GBP
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Leather is a distinctive and evocative note in perfumery, known for its ability to convey both rugged strength and refined sensuality. Its roots date back to 16th-century France, where glove makers began scenting leather goods with fragrant oils to mask the harsh smell of the tanning process. Since leather isn't a natural essence, perfumers artfully recreate its scent using a blend of ingredients that mimic the luxurious aroma of worn hides. Today, leather fragrances continue to represent sophistication, confidence, and timeless allure.

Leather Vanilla is a modern take on this classic note—bold, warm, and irresistibly smooth. The fragrance opens with a bright, spicy blend of bergamot, saffron, and clove, offering an immediate sense of intrigue and richness. At its heart, the supple warmth of leather is paired with golden amber and soft jasmine, creating a deeply elegant and captivating middle. The scent settles into a luxurious base of creamy vanilla, resinous benzoin, and earthy patchouli, leaving behind a lingering trail that is both sensual and memorable. It's a perfect balance of power and softness, tradition and modernity.

Fragrance Notes

Head Notes: Cloves, Saffron and Bergamot

Heart Notes: Leather, Amber and Jasmine

Base Notes: Vanilla, Benzoin and Patchouli

Ingredients

About Alyssa Ashley

Having acquired Maison Houbigant in the 1960s, artist Enrico Donati dedicated a line of fragrances to his daughter, Alyssa (nicknamed Ashley), birthing an icon of the swinging '60s with its notorious Musk! Over 50 years later, Musk still flourishes, while Alyssa Ashley remains a joyful ode to freedom and creativity.

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