Leatherwood Persephenie Studio

Unisex

Eau de Parfum

Year: 2016

Leatherwood by Persephenie Studio is a Leather fragrance for women and men.

Best match: Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel: Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile: wine, warm spicy, tuberose with Red Wine, Cloves, Basil

wine warm spicy tuberose

The first impression

Leatherwood by Persephenie Studio is a Leather fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Persephenie Lea. Top notes are Red Wine, Cloves and Basil; middle note is Tuberose; base notes are Leather, Tobacco and Woody Notes.

What shapes the scent

wine 100%

warm spicy 85%

tuberose 70%

white floral 60%

leather 50%

tobacco 40%

animalic 35%

green 30%

woody 25%

fresh spicy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Persephenie Lea

Persephenie Lea is the founder and perfumer behind Persephenie Studio, a brand known for its botanical and attar-based fragrances. Her catalog includes a range of scents from floral compositions like Authentic Posy and Egyptian Jasmine to earthy blends such as Blue Lotus Vetiver Attar. Each creation reflects her focus on natural ingredients and evocative storytelling through scent.

Notes pyramid

Red Wine

Cloves

Basil

Tuberose

Leather

Tobacco

Woody Notes

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Alchemist archetype

Transformation through craft and experiment

Leatherwood embodies the Alchemist archetype, a master of transformation who finds magic in the interplay of opposites.
Style: They wear tailored jackets with slightly frayed cuffs, paired with antique signet rings.
Values: They believe in the sacredness of process, whether fermenting wine or aging paper.
Social life: They attract those who crave intensity, though few can match their stamina for emotional excavation.

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The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Leatherwood Persephenie Studio

Essence

Leatherwood embodies the Alchemist archetype, a master of transformation who finds magic in the interplay of opposites. The red wine and tobacco notes suggest a figure who thrives in the liminal-between dusk and dawn, between passion and restraint. They are drawn to the alchemy of decay and rebirth, where leather cracks but only to reveal richer textures beneath.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear tailored jackets with slightly frayed cuffs, paired with antique signet rings. Their home is a study in contrasts: velvet drapes against exposed brick, a polished brass microscope beside a cluster of dried tuberose. The animalic warmth of the fragrance mirrors their love for objects with patina.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the sacredness of process, whether fermenting wine or aging paper. The cloves and basil in the top notes reflect their curiosity-spicy, verdant, always probing. They value depth over immediacy, preferring conversations that unfold like the fragrance’s layered heart.

Relationships

They attract those who crave intensity, though few can match their stamina for emotional excavation. Romantic partners are either overwhelmed or enthralled by their ability to find beauty in shadows. Friendships are built on shared obsessions and midnight debates.

Lifestyle

Their nights are longer than their days, spent poring over obscure texts or distilling homemade tinctures. The tuberose middle note betrays a secret romanticism, a love for grand gestures disguised as casual offerings.

Shadow

Their fascination with transformation can tip into manipulation, a tendency to treat people as experiments. The leather base warns of a hardness they’ve cultivated as armor, though it sometimes keeps out tenderness too.

Conclusion

Leatherwood is the Alchemist’s manifesto-a testament to the art of turning raw edges into gold. Like the fragrance, they are best understood slowly, with patience for the smoke that lingers after the flame is gone.

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The first impression

What shapes the scent