Dana Classics – English Leather: A Masculine Chypre, With A Rustic Heart

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English Leather, that quintessentially English gentleman of fragrances, has been gracing the cologne market for an astounding sixty years. Similar in character to that venerable Dana favorite Canoe, it has not lost any of it's appeal. Often classified as a 'barber shop fragrance' by consumers, English Leather harks back to an age, when professional grooming was indicative of social status. Smooth, suave and debonair; English Leather packed the oak-like, musky masculinity of a gent's smoking room - with a hint of sweetness and oriental spice. Bold, a little bracing and exuding the kind of distinguished personality one would associate with a man of class; English Leather continues to be a firm favorite for those seeking a real 'man's' fragrance.

The Time-Honored Favorite.

Dana Classics English Leather was born in 1949, out of a then thriving perfume house known as M.E.M. The company, founded in 1883, has had a long affiliation with the production of tailored, unique scents - many of which have defied expectation in terms of continued success. Dana, the perfumer responsible for treasured Tabu and citrus-blast ...
... Canoe, took over the reigns from M.E.M, and acquired this iconic cologne, adding to an already lucrative portfolio of meritorious fragrances. Such was the demand for English Leather over the past fifteen years, Dana Classic revived English Leather's suave masculine sophistication with a 21st Century twist, producing the hot-on-the heels popular English Leather Black, for the refined modern man.

Comparing Dana Classics English Leather to any other cologne of both it's age and reputation is a decidedly difficult task. With a legacy dating back to 1932, the House of Dana also enjoys a reputation boosted by the work of French innovator Jean Carles; responsible for Tabu and Canoe, yet also 'Miss Dior' (by Christian Dior) and 'Ma Griffe' (by Carven). All are time-honored fragrances which have stood the test of decades, and still rank among the modern best-sellers today. Dana Fragrances have become renowned for their varied selection of timeless fragrances, and up there with Tabu, Canoe and Chantilly, English Leather still proves to be one of the top scoring colognes.

Staying True To The Original Intent.

In terms of design; English Leather's aesthetics really play up to the manliness of the fragrance. The wood-topped lid evokes the real masculine heart of the fragrance, which incorporates a sumptuous blend of wood and spice notes. Indeed, the bottle lid could almost be mistaken for a shaving brush, such is the authenticity of it's shape. The time-defiant logo design of a riding saddle within a rectangular box, speaks volumes about the true consumer base originally intended for the cologne. The absence of any curvature to the bottle's design, also alludes to the distinctly masculine personality. But the real surprise, as ever with Dana Classic fragrances, is the cologne itself. Perhaps it is why the designs remain chintz-free and contemporary, so as not to distract from the fascinating scent-sation to be had from the product itself.

No Cheap 'Chypre'.

English Leather is often likened to the classic 'chypre' family of fragrances. The concept defines this group of perfumes or colognes by the note structure. A 'chypre' typically comprises of citrus top notes, a floral heart, and an earthy, woody base. Of course, if English Leather were a typical 'chypre', it would doubtless be less popular than it has proven. English Leather is deliciously fresher than your average, with a distinctive citrus zing, buoyed by the inclusion of oakmoss, and sandalwood vetiver, which many consider the most attractive notes of the cologne. English Leather is often described as rustic in character, chiefly due to the earthy and amative base notes. Unlike many colognes, English Leather comprises just a basic note pyramid, however, as you'll find with many Dana Classics, the composition is such, that the concentration and projection of the scent is just right.

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