Irish Leather
Aldehydes in the opening give Iris Leather a brightness that feels slightly vintage, the bergamot and grapefruit sharper than they would be without the aldehyde lift. The iris and leather combination in the heart is the compositional center: powdery and smooth from the iris, dry and tenacious from the leather, violet softening the edge between them. Ambergris in the base adds depth to the vetiver and cedarwood foundation that extends the leather quality into the drydown without the composition turning heavy. Precise and well-structured.
Why We Carry This
Massenet's iris-leather construction is the standout in Memo's leather collection because it treats iris as a structural element rather than decoration. The aldehyde opening and ambergris base give the composition a classical framing that most contemporary leather fragrances do not attempt. The tan calfskin suede bottle is exactly right for the fragrance inside it.
Scent Profile
Top notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Aldehydes
Heart notes: Iris, Violet, Leather, Rose
Base notes: Cedarwood, Vetiver, Musk, Ambergris
Character
Accords: Leather, Powdery, Floral, Woody, Earthy, Fresh
Perfumer: Alienor Massenet
Launched: 2017