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Leather family

Suede

What suede smells like, the role it plays in perfumery, and fragrances that feature it.

About Suede

Leather notes are smoky, warm, and slightly animalic. They add depth and gravity to evening fragrances.

As a member of the Leather family, suede typically appears in fragrances designed for occasions and weather where this character flatters the wearer most. Our guide to fragrance notes explains how top, heart, and base notes evolve over a wear.

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