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Eau de parfum
Malva 1979 Leather Soul
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fragrance Character
Malva 1979 Leather Soul is an eau de parfum released in 2025 by the Italian brand Malva 1979.
This unisex fragrance has a distinctive leathery-woody character, where fougere freshness meets smoky, resinous and earthy nuances.
The name Leather Soul perfectly conveys its mood: the composition is confident, deep and slightly provocative.
The fragrance is created for those who appreciate understated elegance and enjoy perfumes that leave a memorable impression.
Its olfactory profile is built around a leather accord, woody nuances, spices, green herbs and balsamic sweetness.
As a result, Leather Soul unfolds equally naturally on women's and men's skin, without seeking to conform to strict gender boundaries.
Development and Scent Profile
From the first seconds, the composition announces itself with a spicy-green opening: black pepper adds energy, elemi a transparent resinous spark, while wormwood and juniper create a dry, slightly bitter contrast.
Hay and tobacco make the opening warmer and fuller, adding nuances of dry air, sun-warmed grass and noble vintage character.
At the heart, the fragrance becomes denser and darker.
Birch intensifies the leathery and smoky facets, labdanum fills the accord with ambery resinous warmth, while Virginia cedar and the woody accord create a strict, composed framework.
As a result, the perfume unfolds in layers: from cool greenery and spices, it gradually moves toward the warm texture of leather, wood and soft resins.
Longevity and Sillage
According to the stated characteristics, Leather Soul has a very strong sillage.
This is a fragrance with a noticeable presence, making it especially suitable for cool weather, evenings, meetings, concerts and other occasions when you want to emphasize your individuality.
In a warm room, the composition may smell particularly intense, so it is best to increase the dosage gradually.
No precise recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing have been provided for this release.
A practical approach is to start with one spray on the skin, let the fragrance develop and add another only if necessary.
On fabric, the composition may last longer and smell more intense, so clothing is best scented from a distance and with restraint.
The Perfumer and the Brand's Style
Leather Soul was created by Malva Moncalvo, the brand's owner.
Her work combines the expressive naturalness of woody materials with modern perfumery dramaturgy: there is no attempt to make the fragrance perfectly smooth; instead, character, texture and gradual development on the skin are valued.
For the Italian brand Malva 1979, this release sounds like a confident declaration of love for rich compositions with an atmosphere of their own.
Leather Soul will appeal to those looking for a distinctive perfume with strong sillage who want to move away from obvious sweet or floral options.
No other concentrations of the same fragrance are listed in the available data.
Similar Fragrances
To explore a similar mood, consider Kinski Kinski, as well as The Spirit of Dubai Oud and Nabeel Acqua di Nabeel Absolute.
These fragrances share an interest in rich compositions and woody and resinous nuances. Leather Soul, however, stands out with its drier leather accent and pronounced fougere greenery.
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