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Bitter Soft
by Alexandria Fragrances
Bitter Soft presents a bold, seductive blend of raspberry, leather, and suede with a distinctive aromatic and slightly sweet undertone. The opening is bright and green, with a pronounced, realistic raspberry note that’s both juicy and subtly bitter, enhanced by thyme and a green herbal facet. This evolves into a deeply textured leather-and-suede base that feels authentic, soft, and slightly lanolin-rich, offering a muted yet musky depth that lingers well beyond eight hours. The fragrance has moderate to strong sillage and impressive longevity, projecting confidently in both day and night settings. It leans masculine but is wearable by strong, confident individuals of any gender. While some users find it close to Tom Ford Tuscan Leather in spirit and DNA, it’s not a perfect clone—its fruitiness and aromatic greenness give it a unique, slightly more refined and balanced character compared to the original.
Pros
- +offers a notable, realistic leather and suede accords that feel authentic and high-quality
- +projects well with moderate to strong sillage and long wear time beyond 8 hours
- +has a unique balance of sweet, tart berry notes with a green, aromatic depth that distinguishes it from other leathers
Cons
- −not a true dupe of Tuscan Leather, with a noticeably different fruit note and dry-down
- −some find it leans too masculine for casual or feminine wear
- −a minority perceive it as cheap or less refined despite the high praise from most