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The house of Alexandre.J gifted the world with Western Leather Black in 2014. By character, a masculine fragrance drawing from the fern family. One of the scents from the Western Leather collection. In eau de parfum — and that's all it takes to fall in love.
Produced in France, where perfumery has long been elevated to an art form. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The scent of Western Leather Black evolves as an expressive line of development, where layers reveal themselves with precision and warmth. The creative approach of Alexandre.J is recognizable in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Nothing here feels random, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de parfum keeps a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Citrus, Spicy, Green and Wood. The palette also extends to Aromatic, Ambery and Gourmet. Within olfactory families the fragrance belongs to Fern.
At the opening of the pyramid you meet radiant lemon-bergamot opening notes: Bergamot, Lemon and Orange.
At the core of development you sense Cardamom, Lavender, Patchouli, Rosemary and Vetiver carrying a velvety sandalwood direction.
The olfactory framework is shaped by these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Wood and Amber with each one in a clear role. Additional accords such as Spicy add depth to the backdrop.
Taken together Western Leather Black holds a coherent structure — the first stage creates momentum, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. This is the type of composition best judged in wear.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Alexandre.J |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | http://alexandre-j.com/ |
| Year of production | 2014 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
| License holder | Alexandre.J |
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