The Perfume Library

Absolute Leather

Jafra

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Jafra Absolute Leather is a masculine scent that sets the freshness of citrus and spice on a woody, leathery base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Voters split it between leisure, a night out, daily wear and evenings, with business use less common. It opens with pink pepper and Italian citrus fruits, fresh and a little spicy. In the heart, patchouli and cedarwood add an earthy, woody tone, and the base of sandalwood and leather turns it creamy and slightly sweet. Andrea Maack Coal and Yves Rocher Voile d'Ocre have a close profile.

Gentleman

8.3

Jafra

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Jafra Gentleman is a fruity, sweet men's fragrance with a spicy, woody depth; it has been discontinued. It opens bright and spiced, with cognac, lemon, grapefruit, ginger and coriander side by side. In the heart, lavender, jasmine, tonka bean and tobacco soften and sweeten the scent. The base of patchouli, vanilla, oak barrel and amber leaves a warm, resinous trail. Woody and animal tones keep the sweetness in check, while a synthetic sheen runs through the overall character. Phil Julian Fovere and David Beckham Botanical Resin have a close profile.