Leather Shot

Leather Shot offers a refined, cool leather accord that feels more like an elegant leather handbag than a rugged cowboy hide. The scent opens with bright, bitter orange and aromatic cardamom, layered over a strong dose of cumin that adds a spicy, almost peppery heat. Black tea and iris contribute a soft, powdery freshness, while driftwood and cedar add a subtle, dry woody depth. The leather note is present but elusive—more suggestion than presence—giving it a velvety, polished quality rather than a smoky or dirty one. The composition feels balanced, with cardamom acting as a cooling counterpoint to the heat of cumin. As it dries, the fragrance becomes drier, more powdery, and softly textured, with sandalwood and vetiver providing grounding. It evokes a quiet confidence—accessible yet not overtly masculine—and carries a faint, warm elegance reminiscent of Eau d’Hermès and Déclaration, with a clean, abstract quality. On skin, it unfolds slowly, with a moderate sillage and longevity, suitable for evening wear in autumn and winter. It's not aggressive or animalic, but it does carry a distinct spicy iris character that some find underwhelming or unrepresentative of traditional leather.