Russian Leather

Russian Leather by Memo Paris is a crisp, aromatic fougère with dominant pine, mint, lavender, and herbal notes, evoking the cold serenity of a Siberian forest in winter. It opens with a bracing, green intensity—like stepping into a snowy pine grove—where refreshing herbs, cedar, and patchouli mingle seamlessly. The leather note is subtle and more metaphorical than literal, emerging only as a soft, supple suede-like warmth in the drydown, more aligned with vintage barbershop aesthetics than raw animalic leather. The fragrance is remarkably stable, transitioning into a powdery, tonka-sweet base that lingers with gentle, clean warmth. It performs most effectively in autumn and winter, with steady projection and longevity that aligns with masculine, mature profiles. Though marketed as a leather scent, it leans heavily into a cold fougère identity, making it ideal for those seeking a refined, green-woody elegance rather than a bold leather statement. Users frequently praise its natural-sounding ingredients and aromatic depth, though many note its underwhelming leather presence and price point.