1872

The description of the perfume leather. Before the era of cars and air travel, the elite traveled the world on horseback, wearing luxurious and finely tailored clothes, always wearing leather gloves. These gloves were not just for protection, but were a symbol of status and elegance. But the smell of raw tanned leather at that time was far from sophistication. To overcome this problem, glove makers began to perfume the leathers with luxurious oils and dyes, leading to the emergence of a new aromatic tradition that would shape the future of modern perfumery. Old leather perfumes were not made with synthetic molecules in laboratories as they are today, but with the essence of nature itself: smoked birch tar, wild plants like castoreum and civet, and the warm, spicy scent of saffron. These ingredients evoked the smell of saddles, riding boots, and gloves — a rich, sensual, and bold scent without hesitation. One of the most prominent interpretations of this type of perfume came from Guerlain. The "Kouros de Rosy" perfume, created by Émile Guerlain in the 19th century, inspired by the strong elegance of equestrian life, combined lavender, lily of the valley, birch tar, civet, and resins in a leather blend whose echo still resonates through the history of perfumery. However, over time, many leather product categories faded to become mere shadows of their origins — overwhelmed by artificial monotony and losing their charm. The 1872 perfume is a tribute to classic leather perfumes, revived, renewed, and refined. This perfume is built on a base of resins and natural animal notes, embodying the essence of raw, mysterious leather. The enchanting floral notes weave through the composition like the saddle straps through silk, giving it a delicate elegance that softens its intensity without compromising its core. The result is a perfume that combines eternity and boldness, a reflection of the history of perfumery, revived for our era. Ingredients Top notes: bergamot, green lemon, sage extract, aldehydes, grand jasmine extract, Tunisian orange blossom, Leticia Coupé. Heart: leather, Moroccan rose extract, heliotrope flower, lily of the valley, osmanthus flower. Base: sandalwood, birch tar, vetiver, musk, castoreum, oakmoss extract, Opopanax extract, Tegal extract. Perfumer: Michael Salazar. Country: America.