MANA - NISHANE

The spicy leather opening is bold but settles into something really warm and addictive after about an hour. I've gotten three compliments just from wearing it around the house, and one spray lasts most of my workday.

The spray nozzle disperses just the right amount, and the leather note melts into the spices so smoothly it feels almost creamy. I’ve worn it for four hours and it’s still clinging to my coat, which is exactly what I hoped for from an extrait.

The 50 ml spray bottle feels substantial in hand, and one spritz on my wrist lingers for hours with that warm leather backbone. It’s a bold oriental that somehow stays smooth rather than sharp, which is exactly what I wanted for evening wear.