Best Leather Scented Colognes for Men

Leather is a common note in men’s fragrances which helps to give it a masculine air that is both smooth and crisp. Not everyone is a fan of this kind of scent but when it is done well, the result can be incredibly amazing. In this post, I want to explore some options for guys who enjoy a good leather note being featured prominently in their colognes. This is by no means an exhaustive list but one which can definitely help point one in the right direction searching for the best leather fragrance.

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What are the Best Smelling Leather Colognes for Men?

The Classic Tom Ford

Tom Ford Tuscan Leather Eau De Parfume Spray for Men, 1.7 Ounce
I’ll start things off with this higher priced option from Tom Ford. This one is bold, heavy, and quite leathery in its presentation. This one isn’t for everybody, but Tuscan Leather (review here) shines, with amazing performance and longevity.

Tuscan Leather grows darker, warmer, and deeper with amber and a bit of smokiness. Overall, this is a fabulous fragrance, with a great smell and performance.

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Spicy Fendi Leather

Fendi Fan Di Pour Homme Eau de Toilette Spray for Men, 1.7 Ounce– Fan Di Fendi is a line that has gotten overlooked for the past few years. I wore the Aqua version, over the summer, and it’s got a lot of positive qualities. This fragrance, is another option that sits in the same ballpark, as Spicebomb.

This one amps up the leather, gives you the pink pepper/cardamom combo, and a solid woody base. Smooth with a bit of citrus, not as rough, and has a better ability to venture into warmer weather. The good news is, this stuff has been heavily discounted.

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Smooth Polo Fragrance

Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Leather Eau de Parfum Spray for Men, 4 Ounce– Supreme Leather from Polo is a really great addition to the list. It starts out with some spiciness of nutmeg and cardamom. Those notes, along with the honey create a warmth and ‘thick’ sort of feeling, along with the underlying sweetness.

All of this of course, is surrounded by the smell of fine leather. The spice isn’t too strong, especially after the opening, but Supreme Leather does get to function as a gourmand leathery scent.

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Smooth, Dry Leather

John Varvatos FOR MEN by John Varvatos – 2.5 oz EDT Spray
Fresh leather with a bit of fruit thrown in such as dates and lime, at the beginning . Smooth, fresh, and inviting. The leather is put together with a warm and enveloping amber note, which sits on top of a woody base.

Very nice development over the life of this cologne. At times, it is sweet, then it becomes dry, and finally a crispy spice. A great go to scent for daily wear.

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Oud and Leather

Juicy Couture Dirty English Colognes for Men, 0.16 Ounce
Dirty English is an inexpensive option from Juicy Couture but it is surprisingly good. The leather note is prominent but isn’t the only attraction here, Dirty English is smooth, rich, and complex. It’s a very woody blend with the leather, oud being the other main ingredient.

This Juicy Couture cologne is very dry, but you get hints of citrus juiciness, and the smooth leather. Oud, cypress, and a slight boozy note get paired with the leather.  My Juicy Couture Review

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Blended Fragrance

Armani Code By Giorgio Armani For Men. Eau De Toilette Spray 4.2 Oz.
Smooth blend of leather, citrus, and tobacco notes which creates a masculine and somewhat powdery cologne that has become a classic in its own right. This isn’t my favorite Code scent, but, it is the one with the most leather.

The newer formulations start out with citrus and star anise. Then, the dry down gives you more of the leather that is paired with tonka bean and a nice tobacco note. Not a ‘pure leather’ fragrance, but a cologne that is led by the note, while being well rounded.  My full Armani Code Review

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My Favorite Tom Ford Leather Fragrance

Ombré Leather Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7-oz.–Ombre Leather is a new 2018 release, but one that I’m really enjoying. It is unisex scent but leans more masculine, in my mind. This fragrance is very dry and warm, with leather being the main star.

However, it is joined by amber and moss, that play the background. The description by the marketing department at Tom Ford, describe this one, as taking a lot of cues from the arid landscape of the western United States.

Jasmine is another important part of Ombre Leather and it is shockingly good when put together with the leather in this fragrance. The leather is rich and very smooth, it really reminds me of a supple leather jacket.

The dry down period is mostly about the jasmine and leather notes, being at the forefront. Smooth, sweet, lightly floral, and with that subtle amber note hovering in the background.

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Grassy Floral Leather 

Fahrenheit By Christian Dior For Men. Eau De Toilette Spray 6.8 Oz.
A classic from the 1980s that has as many fans as it does people who dislike it, it seems. Leather plays a major role in this manly scent.

Leather is prominent here, along with violet leaf, which brings about the famous ‘gasoline’ smell. Well, with honeysuckle and the violet leaf, being so heavy in the opening that’s what you get with this composition.

Nonetheless, it does settle down thereafter, and you get a floral accord consisting mostly of jasmine. This one still packs a punch, but isn’t the exact same, as it was back 30+ years ago. Another dry, grassy, and interesting use of leather. My Fahrenheit Review

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Sweet with Saffron

Parfums de Marly Godolphin Men’s Edp Spray, 4.2 Ounce–Godolphin is a very enjoyable fragrance to my nose.  It opens with a blend of herbal notes and a hint of fruit. I mainly get a sense of saffron poking through. However, the main note that comes into play is a smooth and beautiful leather that mixes with a woody base.

The leather note with the saffron is remarkably great. I was surprised when trying Godolphin out, how much I actually dug the scent. It’s invigorating to smell and has a layer of floral notes which allows the scent to have complexity and balance. Godolpin Review