The "Russian Leather" toilet water by Farina Gegenüber
Aristocrat-like perfume is what the Farina Gegenüber house offers with its sober but stylish glass bottle. "Leather of Russia" is part of the trend of postwar Paris in the 1920s, which became a land of asylum for many influential Russian artists. With its fine leather notes, this fragrance reminiscent of the smell of the Russian soldiers' boots, a concept in vogue at the time. Chanel's "Leather of Russia" in 1927. Under German influence, the name of the fragrance of Farina changes in 1934 to adopt a German name until 1967, when the precious juice regains its name d 'origin.

Composition of the fragrance "Leather of Russia" by Farina Gegenüber
"Leather of Russia" has mainly hesperidated notes of bergamot, lemon and small grain, decorated with lavender and basil aromatic notes, giving a very fresh and dynamic first impression. This is followed by heart notes made from vanilla for the oriental and sweet touch, complemented by ferns and cedar which gives it its masculine character. Then there are the basic notes of smoked and tarred leather that brings power and persistence to the fragrance, added to woody notes of oak moss and musk, which reinforce the virile and powerful side of the eau de toilette.

"Russian Leather" for which man?
Very popular in its time, "Leather of Russia" is now a risky bet if one wants to offer a scent that pleases for sure. Far from, for example, fresh and modern marine fragrances that appeal to most men, "Leather of Russia" is more in line with classical perfumes chic and racy, which appeal to men who appreciate smoky and woody scents.