Askew

Askew is a vivid, abstract leather fragrance with a sharp citrus and spicy opening featuring grapefruit, ginger, cardamom, and a metallic leather accord. It evolves into a smoky, gourmand-tinged structure with birch tar and burnt woody notes, creating a compelling but polarizing impression. The scent carries a strong sillage and moderate to long lasting performance, with a distinctive smokiness that becomes increasingly apparent over time, lending it a dramatic, almost theatrical quality. While some appreciate its inventive structure and bold character as a modern perfumery statement, others find the synthetic and sharp elements grating, especially as the fragrance develops. There is a notable divide in perception—some consider it a refined signature scent, while others report it as flat, unbalanced, or inconsistent across samples. Overall, it is not for the faint of heart, nor for those seeking subtle or natural scents.