White Leather Bella Bellissima for women and men

I've just read the previous review by 'finzi' - how hilarious! Only because I purchased this fragrance today and find it to be the polar opposite of their experience! Each to their own I guess. I have to say this is the quintessence of rich, sumptuous, expensive and 'niche' in a bottle. h what a bottle! the flacon is a gorgeous caramel color with lovely understated gold detail that just screams quality. The scent has elements of M7, one of my favorites, yet also has lovely sweet, gourmand-like top notes with an ever present accompaniment of leather and the all-important Oud. Luxurious, film-esque and a real treat.

Ugh. This started very sweet and soft, heavy on the vanilla with a slightly fruity lilt. Not my cup of tea, but pleasant enough... until the leather and musk kick in an hour or so later and I'm reminded of stale, dirty ashtrays. Unfortunately it gets worse rather than better when the leather really settles down at which point this perfume stinks of horse manure. Trust me, I've spent enough time around stables, I know that smell! Sure, if you know that it's supposed to be leather you can try to make peace with this perfume, but spare a thought for those people you'll encounter who WON'T know that it's supposed to be leather. :-/

Sorry, but I really can't find a single reason to wear this, never mind pay money for a bottle. Thank goodness I only had a small tester vial.

If I had to describe it in one word - revolting. I never thought I'd smell a perfume like this.

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