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Rare Carbon
by Afnan
Rare Carbon is a highly regarded leather fragrance with a bold, sweet, and fruit-forward opening that evokes notes of raspberry, violet, and suede-like leather. It bears a strong resemblance to Tom Ford Ombre Leather but is distinctly more wearable, lighter, and slightly sweeter—more akin to a blend of Tuscan Leather and Ombre Leather with a pronounced fruity and floral touch. The leather note is present but not dominant; instead, it intertwines with woody, ozonic, and powdery facets to create a smooth, airy, and layered scent. Longevity is excellent on clothing and moderate on skin—some users report up to 8 hours, though performance can vary significantly depending on batch, skin, and environment. It projects strongly for the first hour to two and then settles into intimate, soft projection.
Pros
- +Exceptional value for money—widely regarded as one of the best budget alternatives to Tom Ford Ombre Leather.
- +Strong, long-lasting performance on clothing and long wearability on skin—some users report days of scent presence.
- +Smooth, well-blended accords that offer a pleasantly sweet yet masculine leather scent without the aggressive animalic or harsh notes of some clones.
Cons
- −Performance and projection can be inconsistent—some users report weak or fleeting sillage, especially on skin.
- −Contains noticeable fruity and floral notes (violet, raspberry, rose) that may clash with personal preference, especially among those avoiding sweet or cloying scents.
- −Not an exact clone of Tom Ford Ombre Leather—it leans more toward a fruity, serenely layered evolution of the original, leaving some users unsatisfied if expecting identical depth.