There is no better time for a leather cologne than a chilly day in the fall. Come to think about it, this applies to everything related to leather. For example, think of that cool leather jacket you bought last season and didn’t have the chance to wear it during the hot summer.

Things to Know About a Cologne with Leather Notes

Since the extraction of actual leather oils for perfumery is not a common practice, lab-made essences are the most common ones. However, these notes are often found in woody and spicy colognes which add a particular weight to the whole mix of scents. Keep in mind that such colognes are not very popular as a year-round signature, but they’ll get plenty of mileage during the darker half of the year.

1. Tom Ford “Ombré Leather”

Tom Ford’s catalog of scents is one of the industry’s best. The Ombré Leather is often overshadowed by the Tuscan Leather. However, the Ombré cologne has fewer leather notes to compete with, so it rises to the top of the senses.

2. All Saints “Leather Skies”

The Leather skies combine sandalwood, pepper, frankincense, and letter (obviously) for a heavenly medley sensation. The All Saints brand is also famous for its cowhide jackets, and this cologne envelops its wearer just like a jacket. Combine both, and you get a cloak of cool and smooth confidence.

3. Dior “Fahrenheit”

A leather cologne is suitable every time of the year, but when the temperature drops below 65° Fahrenheit (pun intended), the scenes of vetiver, cedar, violet, and nutmeg flowers are just too good to be true. It is still best for seasonal wear, but it isn’t as broody in the daytime as most of the others on the list. This means it blends well from office to happy hour.

4. Bvlgari “Man in Black”

The Man in Black, as the name suggests is suave and a hybrid of spices, anger, rum, tonka beans, wood, and leather. The last one isn’t very pronounced, but its presence is notable, playing evenly alongside some of perfumery’s warmest notes.

5. Roja Parfums “Fetish Pour Homme”

When looking for longevity, the Fetish Pour Homme is the top choice. This cologne will last well into the afterparty. It’s even going to be the life of the afterparty with rousing notes of leather, along with pepper, cinnamon, resin, amber, cardamom, and musk. This mixture of scents is polished with the crispiness of lemon, bergamot, and lime.

6. Yves Saint Laurent “Beauté Nuit Cuir”

Nuit Cuir translates as Night Leather, which directly positions this cologne as an after-hours all-star. It blends the leather with notes of rum and tobacco, which is a potent recipe for a memorable evening.

7. Valentino “Uomo”

This Valentino scent is meant to be worn during the fall and winter. The leather is supported by notes of coffee, chocolate, cedar, and hazelnut. Those notes work well together, creating an enveloping fragrance that warms all the senses like a cozy blanket full of flavor.

Whether you’re looking for a gift or something for yourself, these are the top fall and winter colognes you should think about. A leather cologne is the best way to add some extra warmth at the height of the cold—second only to an actual leather jacket, of course.

What happens when two classic British brands meet? They give birth to the world’s most famous secret agent driving the world’s most famous car, of course! The cooperation between the James Bond TV franchise and Aston Martin, the notorious car manufacturer, has added substantial value to both sides.

The Famous Aston Martin DB5 Wasn’t Always Famous

Everyone knows that the DB5 is 007’s preferred means of classy transportation. The car first appeared in Goldfinger, the 1964 Bond movie, and although it’s all the rage these days, that wasn’t always the case. Aston Martin produced less than 900 original DB5s between ‘63 and ‘65, but it wasn’t until the last two decades that the market value of Bond’s car really skyrocketed. In the early 2000s, you’d have had to pay around $100,000 to get your hands on one of these babies, while in 2020, you’ll have to kiss $1 million goodbye to get it. Some have even paid as high as $6.4 million.

Now, if that seems a bit too pricey for you for a 55+ year-old car, Aston Martin offers to build you a brand new DB5 for just $3.5 million.

The New Old DB5 Goldfinger Continuation Model

While they’ve kept the original design and vintage feel, you still get a brand new ride full of working gadgets! Yep, this Aston Martin is packed with the original Bond gadgets: an oil slick delivery system, sophisticated smoke machines, removable passenger seat roof panel (a simulated eject seat), revolving license plate, an actual bullet-resistant rear shield, simulated front machine guns, a gear knob actuator button (the famous red one), a telephone, a radar screen tracker map, and a center console-mounted switchgear, just to name a few.

Only 25 models are being produced as we speak, so it’s safe to say this jewelry will belong to only a few very lucky folks. The DB5 Goldfinger continuation car is the second most expensive production car in the world (the first one being an Aston Martin as well).

However, the DB5 is not road legal, so those 25 fellas will have to resolve to try out the gadgets in their driveways. Or, if they do go on the road, they can make use of the rotating license plates…