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Yves Saint Laurent

Noble Leather

Perfumer: Julie Massé

2013UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.1/ 10
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Yves Saint Laurent Noble Leather is a smoky, leathery unisex scent that sets leather, saffron and patchouli inside a sweet, spicy, woody frame.

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Skunky's take: The fruity side leads; a bright, juicy start.

How does it perform?

From 90 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
8.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fruity
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Animal
  7. Earthy
  8. Smoky

What does Noble Leather smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. Evenings and nights out lead, while office and daily wear get fewer votes. It reads somewhat more masculine to voters, though a sizeable share finds it feminine.

The notes read as one whole: saffron and dried fruits bring a spicy, fruity sweetness, and leather adds a smoky, animalic edge to it. Patchouli gives an earthy base, while amberwood and vanilla soften the woody warmth. Montale Leather Patchouli and Pantheon Nerone have a close profile.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 41%
    Autumn
  • 40%
    Winter
  • 15%
    Spring
  • Evening
    33%
  • Nighttime
    30%
  • Casual
    14%
  • Office
    12%
  • Daytime
    11%

Least picked for daytime.

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