‘The extract of the “Phoenician Leather” perfume, in its second edition and reformulation, impresses with its spicy, tart, and animalic attributes. It contains, for example, labdanum, leather, and notes of honey.’ – Fashionstreet
‘Following the paths of the Phoenicians, Heeley’s Phoenician Leather unfolds an olfactory journey along long-forgotten Mediterranean trade routes. Like a precious manuscript, this fragrance composition unrolls to tell the story of a civilization whose pioneering spirit brought forth glass, wine, and royal purple. The first breaths of this composition reveal a majestic accord of frankincense, its sacred smoke intertwining with the earthy depth of smoky birch. These top notes paint the picture of a merchant vessel whose sails are imbued with the scent of distant lands. At the heart of the fragrance pulses the warm resin of labdanum – a golden thread running through the entire composition. The honeyed delicacy of sun-dried dates creates a surprising contrast to the balsamic character, evoking the exotic fruits once offered in Phoenician marketplaces. The true soul of this fragrance reveals itself in the base: Vetiver unfolds its earthy elegance, combining with creamy sandalwood to create a symphony of timeless masculinity. The amber-colored shimmer of ancient resin – that mysterious substance coveted for millennia – lends the composition a sensual warmth that lingers long on the skin. Phoenician Leather embodies the spirit of a civilization that mastered the Mediterranean and connected cultures. A fragrance of understated elegance that, like a leather codex, preserves the secrets of times long past.’ – Essenza Nobile
