Dana Classics English Leather: Bold Can Be Beautiful

A stalwart of 1950's clean-cut vogue; English Leather has stood the test of time for over fifty years, and continues to be one of the most affable masculine colognes from the House of Dana. Surprisingly, the cologne was actually a product of M.E.M's inception, they too being a time-honored perfumer responsible for some truly inspirational scents. Much to the disappointment of an international consumer fan-base, M.E.M themselves struggled with financial issues throughout the unpredictable 80's, however, Dana Classics couldn't see such an enduring range of fragrances face extinction.


Dana's decision to continue the prestigious English Leather range, was for many, a fragrant breath of fresh air, since they could now be assured English Leather was not confined to the vintage sections of auction sites. English Leather has proven to be a worthy undertaking for Dana Classics, notably more so since the company expanded the cologne's profile, and increased it's 'areas of interest'. The rustic, rich cologne is now a favorite of gents the world over, continuing to receive rave reviews for it's timeless versatility.


The Warmth of English Leather


A deep sandalwood base note has been the primary reasoning behind English Leather often being called a warm scent. Sandalwood vetiver is renowned for being a lasting aromatic essence, which unlike weaker woody scents, does not dry down to an indistinguishable musk. For this reason, English Leather is often favored for it's longevity, and the fragrant projection of it's aroma. It's not exactly subtle, yet the oakmoss and citrus dampen down what could otherwise be an overpowering 'one-note' sillage.


Reborn, Not Reformulated


Many fragrances adopted by new perfumers often suffer from extensive reformulation; a motion which usually affects the quality and caliber of the cologne. There is also the issue of substitutes and synthetics being used to cut down costs, in place of the original notes which defined the fragrance. Happily, Dana Classics are not one of those perfumers. A veteran of the fragrance industry, Dana have long known the detrimental effects of 'fake', and have remained true to the brief of all the fragrances they sell. You'll find English Leather still retains all the dynamism of the old vintage fragrance, including that subtle spice which swings it in the favor of a younger consumer base.


Size Matters

Yes guys, that's right. Size does matter when it comes to cologne. Especially in this modern age of hectic lifestyles and lack of routine. Dana Classics know that every man needs the versatility of a cologne that can be adapted to such a lifestyle, hence the variegated sizes of bottles on offer. A handy '0.5' ounce bottle is the compact ideal for the ever traveling corporate entity, while the '8 ounce' alternative means you won't run short too quickly. In between, are the suitcase friendly 1 and 3.4 ounce bottles.


Boldness In A Bottle

Is it even possible for a cologne to be bold, without being overpowering? In a word, yes. Providing the composition is such that no one set of notes suffocates the next, and the concentration of ingredients is exact. The dynamic appeal of English Leather, is largely down to how each set of notes dries down to reveal a new layer of fragrance. The zesty top notes are refreshing, revitalizing and invigorating, yet the cologne yields a sumptuous set of floral heart notes, which really kick the rustic base up a notch. It's no wonder the majority of women agree that their men should wear English Leather, or nothing at all!