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Rich Leather
by Zara
Rich Leather by Zara is a bright, fruity-woody fragrance that functions as a high-value, budget-friendly alternative to Creed Aventus. It opens with a lively burst of pineapple, rapidly evolving into a more subdued mix of pink pepper, cedar, and moss. The scent is fresh, clean, and subtly sweet, leaning heavily into tropical fruitiness with a moderate woody base. Though it lacks the smoke and birch tar depth of Aventus, it captures a convincing fruity core of that original. The dry down is light and aromatic, with mossy-woody undertones and a faint musky sweetness. The fragrance performs best on warm days, with moderate projection and longevity that fades to a skin scent within a few hours. Despite being labeled EDP, it does not deliver long-lasting sillage or longevity on most skin types.
Pros
- +A highly accessible and affordable alternative to Aventus that performs admirably for its price.
- +Fresh, bright, and pleasantly sweet opening with pineapple and pink pepper that gives a cheerful aroma.
- +Solid in natural daytime wear, particularly during spring and summer.
- +No sharp synthetic notes or off-putting drydown for most users.
- +Good quality-to-price ratio, making it ideal for a daily signature if a longer-lasting scent isn't the priority.
Cons
- −Low longevity and weak projection make it a skin scent after a couple of hours.
- −Limited development on the skin—linear, with little evolution over time.
- −Not a true match to the full complexity and DNA of Creed Aventus, despite visual and olfactory resemblance.
- −Some users report it performs worse than other budget clones such as CDNIM or Vibrant Leather.
- −Packaging and bottle design are less premium than expected for the price point.