Leather, woods & tonka
Leather can evoke supple hide, dry suede, smoky tar or a polished, slightly animalic warmth. Woody notes can evoke dry shavings, creamy timber, roots, resin or polished wood. Further notes add tonka.
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Leather
Leather can evoke supple hide, dry suede, smoky tar or a polished, slightly animalic warmth. Different accords range from smooth and restrained to dark and rugged.
woods
Woody notes can evoke dry shavings, creamy timber, roots, resin or polished wood. A broad wood accord may feel airy and clean or dense, earthy and smoky.
tonka
Tonka bean combines soft almond, dried hay, vanilla-like warmth and a gently toasted sweetness. It can feel powdery, nutty or tobacco-like rather than simply sugary.
How it works in a fragrance
The gourmand facets give the accord an edible association, while the surrounding notes set its texture. It can remain dry and restrained or become creamier, sweeter and more enveloping, depending on the proportions.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
This name describes an accord: several scent ideas combined into a shared impression. The listed notes are an olfactory guide, while the exact materials and their proportions belong to each perfume’s formula.
Related notes to explore
Leather →
Leather can evoke supple hide, dry suede, smoky tar or a polished, slightly animalic warmth
woods →
Woody notes can evoke dry shavings, creamy timber, roots, resin or polished wood
Iris →
Iris in perfumery suggests cool powder, soft violet, dry roots and a buttery woody texture
Saffron →
Saffron suggests a dry, warm spice with leathery, hay-like and sometimes metallic nuances
Material references
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