Leather Oud B.ates by B.ATES

Leather Oud B.ates

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2022

At a glance

Is Leather Oud B.ates worth trying?

Leather Oud by B.ATES is a Leather fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
woody, rose, fruity with Rose, Leather, Raspberry
woody rose fruity

The first impression

Leather Oud by B.ATES is a Leather fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Leather Oud was launched in 2022. Leather Oud was created by Mark Buxton and Bünyamin ATEŞ. Top notes are Rose, Leather, Raspberry and Rhubarb; middle notes are Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Violet; base notes are Patchouli, Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Cedar.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
rose 85%
fruity 70%
leather 60%
oud 50%
earthy 40%
sweet 35%
powdery 30%
patchouli 25%
warm spicy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Bünyamin ATEŞ

Bünyamin ATEŞ

Bünyamin ATEŞ is a Turkish perfumer and founder of the B.ATES brand. His fragrances, such as Bitter Almond Liquor and Leather Oud, are characterized by rich, oriental compositions. He focuses on blending traditional Middle Eastern ingredients with modern perfumery techniques.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Rose Rose
Leather Leather
Raspberry Raspberry
Rhubarb Rhubarb

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Agarwood (Oud) Agarwood (Oud)
Vanilla Vanilla
Violet Violet

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Patchouli Patchouli
Musk Musk
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Cedar Cedar

The mood it creates

The Rebel Archetype: Portrait of Leather Oud B.ates

Essence

The Rebel defies convention, and Leather Oud does so with a smirk. Raspberry and rhubarb tartness cuts through the rose and leather, while the oud and patchouli base refuses to be tamed. This is a fragrance for those who write their own rules.

Style & Aesthetic

They mix leather jackets with silk scarves, combat boots with tailored trousers. Their hair is either meticulously messy or shaved starkly short. The scent's juxtaposition of fruity brightness and animalic depth mirrors their irreverent elegance.

Philosophy & Values

They reject binaries, believing authenticity trumps tradition. Leather Oud's unapologetic blend of sweet vanilla and rugged cypriol oil reflects their mantra: "Why choose when you can have both?"

Relationships

They attract fellow free spirits, though their intensity can overwhelm. Lovers are either all-in or out entirely-much like the fragrance's polarizing oud. The violet middle note hints at a romantic streak beneath the bravado.

Lifestyle

They work creative hours, fueled by espresso and impulse. Their apartment is a curated chaos: vintage concert posters, a half-finished canvas. The sillage trails behind them like a challenge.

Shadow

Their defiance can tip into self-sabotage; the leather's toughness sometimes masks vulnerability. The cedar base whispers of a need for roots beneath the rebellion.

Conclusion

Leather Oud is a middle finger in a bottle-a fragrance for those who'd rather burn out than fade away. Like the Rebel, it leaves a mark, demanding to be remembered.

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