L'Atelier Cuir - Woda Perfumowana

Perfect refined feminine leather-musk scent

Absolutely perfect leather-musk scent for women. Could technically be unisex but doesn't have a "unisex" vibe to it, if that makes sense -- the notes remain feminine without obvious nods to flowers or powders. Keeps close to the wearer -- feels cozy, subtle (relative to other leather scents), and seductive in a refined way. The leather notes conjure something very very expensive -- a handbag that costs as much as an average car -- but not vulgar. The musk is proper and natural: not screechy white musk or "dirty" (ahem), more like warm clean skin of your favorite person. Reminds me of Over the Musk (Mugler macrocyclic niche) and the drydown from Bottega Veneta for women (but simpler and better blended in my opinion) -- and I much prefer to Tom Ford's rather loud White Suede. This Givenchy is gentle masterpiece.

Interesting idea and notes, but I didn't notice much complexity or uniqueness in this one. To me it was more of a straight leather scent. Nice, but not enough to keep.