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Perfumers
English Leather
masculine
English Leather by English Leather is a Leather fragrance for men. English Leather was launched in 1949. Top notes are Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender, Rosemary and Orange; middle notes are Honey, Iris and Rose; base notes are Leather, Cedar, Musk, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
518 votes
3.70
Love it
13426%
Like it
23044%
OK
347%
Dislike
10721%
Hate it
133%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 38 community opinions from Reddit
5.5
/ 10 community score
English Leather is a historic budget fragrance from the 1940s-70s that holds sentimental value for older generations who wore it in their youth. While it was groundbreaking for its time and remains affordable, modern fragrance enthusiasts generally find it unsophisticated, sticky, and inferior to contemporary alternatives, with current reformulations being notably harsher than the originals. It's primarily of interest to vintage fragrance nostalgia seekers rather than those seeking quality scent performance today.
Strengths
- Classic vintage fragrance with nostalgic appeal and strong historical significance
- Long-lasting scent with good projection and longevity
- Affordable and accessible price point
- Distinctive leather character with citrus and woody notes
Weaknesses
- Unsophisticated formulation that doesn't appeal to modern fragrance enthusiasts
- Overly oily and sticky texture on skin
- Heavy-handed application tends to overpower rather than attract
- Reformulations have made current versions harsher and less appealing than originals
Best for
Nostalgia and vintage fragrance collectorsBudget-conscious beginners exploring classic scentsCasual everyday wear for those who enjoyed it historically
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
