Tuscan Leather

Tuscan Leather by Tom Ford, released in 2007, is a leather scent first and everything else second: everyone describes it as leathery, and about half add spicy, sweet, woody, floral or resinous. It is worn by anyone.

The opening is raspberry with saffron and thyme, so the leather arrives wrapped in a tart, jammy fruit and a warm, slightly medicinal spice. The heart pairs jasmine with frankincense, the flower softening and the resin adding a dry, smoky lift. The base is the leather itself, rich and a little raw, alongside suede for a softer, more velvety texture, with amber and woody notes giving warmth and length.

Most wearers report it as long lasting, with a fifth calling it eternal, and sillage is strong for about half, moderate for a third. Winter and autumn are the favoured seasons, and it is voted for night by a wide margin. It suits cold evenings and someone who wants an unmistakable leather with a fruity sweetness rather than a dry, smoky one.

Tuscan Leather — unisex fragrance by Tom Ford (released 2007). Top notes: Raspberry, Saffron, Thyme. Heart notes: Olibanum, Jasmine. Base notes: Leather, Suede, Woody Notes, Amber. — Parfica open fragrance database