Russian Leather
Memo ParisEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Russian Leather vs. 03 Century
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Russian Leather | 03 Century | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alienor Massenet | Kevin Verspoor |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Russian Leather
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Leather
03 Century
Aromatic
Amber
Woody
Green
Earthy
Leather
Smoky
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CypriolLily of the ValleyWhite thyme
BirchCypressMint
Heart
LavenderRosemaryClary SageFougère Notes
MyrrhVetiverPatchouli
Base
VanillaVetiverLeatherPatchouli
AmbergrisMuskOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Russian Leather | 03 Century | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Here's the thing about Russian Leather, the leather takes its time. The first hour is all cool pine, herb, and mint. Then, slowly, warmth builds. Vanilla creeps in. The leather arrives.Russian Leather
The chypre structure can read as complex. That's not a flaw, it's the whole point. Century is for someone who wants a fragrance with real architecture, not just pleasant notes arranged in sequence.03 Century