The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Jordi Fernández built Rich Leather in 2022 as a study in materials and composition. Deraah Private is the house behind it, and Rich Leather follows a fragrance brief built around materials that deepen with time and reward attention. The composition opens on bergamot and pink pepper, moves through incense, oud, and cedar, and settles into a base of leather, patchouli, and amber. Bergamot brings a bright citrus accent, while pink pepper adds a clean, gently sharp spice. Incense introduces a dry, smoky quality, oud adds depth, and cedar contributes a woody character. In the base, leather supplies the defining material effect, patchouli brings an earthy richness, and amber adds warmth. Together, the notes create a layered composition with a clear structure and a warm, smoky character.
The composition is built around a meeting of resinous, woody, leathery, and earthy notes. Incense and oud create a smoky thread through the center, while leather gives the fragrance a tactile, material-led character. Cedar adds a dry woody note that supports the darker elements without becoming the main focus. Patchouli contributes to the earthy base, where it sits with leather and amber. The result is warm and smoky, with a structure that feels composed rather than ornamental. It's a leather scent for people who care about architecture, not just atmosphere.
The evolution
Rich Leather begins with bergamot and pink pepper, combining bright citrus with a clean, gently sharp spice. The heart is built around incense, oud, and cedar. Incense contributes a dry, smoky quality, while oud brings a dense, deep character. Cedar adds a woody note that gives the middle of the composition a clearer frame. Together, these materials create a transition from the brighter opening into a darker, more substantial center. The base is defined by leather, patchouli, and amber. Leather provides the signature material effect, patchouli adds an earthy quality, and amber brings warmth to the composition. As the fragrance develops, the different notes remain connected: the citrus and spice opening gives way to the smoky, woody heart, while the leather, patchouli, and amber create a warm and grounded base.
Cultural impact
Rich Leather is a niche fragrance built around a leather-oud combination and a broader palette of incense, cedar, patchouli, amber, bergamot, and pink pepper. Its appeal can be explored through the way these materials interact. Bergamot and pink pepper introduce brightness and spice, incense and oud bring smoke and depth, cedar contributes a woody quality, and leather, patchouli, and amber form a warm base. The pairing gives the composition a distinctive place within the world of leather fragrances while leaving room for discovery.
The House
Deraah PrivateDeraah Private is a high‑end fragrance house that blends Arabian tradition with contemporary scent design. Since its first edition appeared in 2017, the brand has built a catalogue that includes Rose Powder (2024), Musk Aqua (2022), Perfect Oud (2022), Brown Vanilla (2024), Royal Agar (2024) and the retro‑inspired Perfume 1976 (2025). Deraah focuses on intimate, bespoke creations, offering private clients the chance to shape a scent from raw material selection to final bottling. The house positions each fragrance as a personal experience rather than a mass‑market product, and it maintains a steady release schedule that highlights both classic ingredients and experimental accords.
The Creator
Jordi FernándezBased on his work, Jordi Fernández displays a penchant for complex compositions, often featuring contrasting elements that create a sense of intrigue. He seems comfortable working with both rich, opulent notes like oud and lighter, more refreshing ingredients such as fruits an…
