MEMO PARIS
INDIAN LEATHER

2024

PERFUMER
Juliette Karagueuzoglou

cypriol

rose
jasmine

frankincense
vanilla
patchouli
styrax
oud
black leather

‘This fragrance celebrates a majestic land, at once extravagant and delicate, and for this purpose, an opulent, imposing oud with controlled excess was chosen. Called the wood of the gods, it leads to a flamboyant, powerful leather accord with chiselled contours.’ – Memo Paris

To me, Indian Leather has very little to offer, unless this very distinct ‘oudish’ accord is to your taste.

It instantly reminds me of the ‘oud’ (cypriol more so) used in Amouage Silver Oud and some others. It’s a typical style and very recognizable. Earthy, slightly bitter, almost chewy in texture. Whereas fragrances such as Maison Crivelli Oud Maracuja or Amouage King Blue pair it with a great citrus opening, here, it falls flat into the drydown straight away. Not much progression or variation from start to finish.

It’s also not nearly as powerful as any of the ones mentioned above; which is kind of its saving grace to me. If this was much stronger or harsher, I would get annoyed by it. As it stands now, it’s just not really my thing. The only transition that stood out to me on first impression is that it gets way sweeter as it dries, and therefore somewhat more mass appealing. But there is not much of interest going on if you ask me.