Smells incredible, much more wearable than the EDP. While it opens similar, it blooms into a jasmine fanfare with subtle tobacco and leather underneath, a much more complex ride than the harsh original. Also, here the patchouli is much quieter (for there is patchouli), arriving much much later and not bumming me out like it does in the EDP. The violet note is beautiful, akin to Portrayal Man, and so reminiscent of the original daddy, Farenheit. For a brand that is cynical, and does cynically churn out duff flanker and overpriced cash-grab dross, this one stands out as a, I'm gonna say it, a masterpiece.
I was just comparing Ombré Leather Parfum to the OG and I definitely like the parfum more. It reminds me of a shoemaker’s shop. I can’t get that out of my head and don’t know if it’s just me or not. Will wear it this winter.