Falcon Leather

Falcon Leather Matière Première: dark smoky leather with birch tar, resinous woods

When creating Falcon Leather, perfumer Aurélien Guichard imagined the scent of a falconer’s leather glove warmed by the sun. The fragrance explores both facets of leather — the sleek, polished grain and the supple suede underside — through the smoky intensity of Finnish Birch Tar. Matière Première describes it as a powerful and textured composition where leathery, resinous, and woody nuances merge into a bold yet refined olfactory experience. The scent feels dense, elegant, and tactile, balancing raw smokiness with warm ambered softness.

 

Olfactory Notes

The fragrance opens with a striking combination of Saffron and Andalusian Ciste Labdanum, immediately creating a warm, spicy, and resinous atmosphere. As the scent develops, Birch Tar from Finland dominates the heart, bringing an intensely smoky, vegetal leather accord that evokes tanned leather and dark woods. In the dry down, Benzoin from Laos softens the composition with a smooth balsamic sweetness, while Oud adds depth and richness, extending the leathery character into a darker woody trail.

 

Olfactory notes: Leather, Smoky, Woody, Resinous, Warm Spicy
Fragrance Family: Oriental Woody

Top notes: Saffron, Ciste Labdanum
Heart notes: Birch Tar
Base notes: Oud, Benzoin

• Concentration: Eau de Parfum
• Made in: France
• Parfumeur: Aurélien Guichard
• Year of Launch: 2019

If you're wondering about how long Falcon Leather Matière Première will last, fragrance community reviews commonly describe it as a long-lasting scent with strong projection, remaining noticeable for approximately 8 to 10 hours on skin.

Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Fragrance (Parfum), Water (Aqua), Linalool, Limonene, BHT, Farnesol, Benzyl Cinnamate, Benzyl Benzoate.

 

FAQ

How long does Falcon Leather last?
Community reviews commonly describe it as long-lasting with strong projection, remaining noticeable on skin for roughly 8 to 10 hours.

What does Falcon Leather smell like?
Saffron and Andalusian ciste labdanum open warm, spicy and resinous. Finnish birch tar then takes over the heart with an intensely smoky, tanned-leather accord. Benzoin and oud round out the drydown with balsamic sweetness and dark woody depth. Raw and smoky rather than soft or suede-like.

Is Falcon Leather unisex?
Yes, though its density and smokiness lean traditionally masculine. It's worn across genders by anyone drawn to bold leather compositions.

How intense is the birch tar?
Prominent. Birch tar is the defining material here, so expect genuine campfire-and-tannery smokiness rather than a polished modern leather. One or two sprays is usually enough.

How does it compare to other leather fragrances?
It sits at the raw, tarry end of the leather spectrum — closer to birch-tar classics than to sweet or floral leathers. The saffron and oud give it an oriental warmth that softens the smoke without taming it.

What season and occasion suit it best?
Autumn and winter, and evening wear especially. Its projection can be assertive in warm weather or close professional settings, so apply sparingly there.

Who created Falcon Leather?
Perfumer Aurélien Guichard, released in 2019. Made in France as an Eau de Parfum.