Scentonym Analysis
Our objective metric for performance per dollar.
How it Smells
Royal Leather opens with a blast of pink pepper and juniper. The clary sage is detectable but plays a supporting role, adding a herbal lift. The opening is sharper, more aggressively peppery than Irish Leather, missing some of the smoother green nuances. The heart reveals a prominent leather accord paired with the green mate. It leans slightly more synthetic than the Memo offering, a more direct, almost vinyl-like leather. The drydown introduces a sweet tonka bean, vanilla, and amber combination. This base is where Royal Leather deviates most noticeably. Irish Leather possesses a more restrained, woody drydown; Royal Leather opts for added sweetness. Overall similarity? I'd place it around 88%.
How Long Does it Last?
Longevity is above average. I get a solid 7-8 hours on skin. Projection is moderate for the first two hours, then settles closer to the skin. A reasonable performer, given the price point.
The Verdict
Royal Leather provides a good approximation of Irish Leather. The sharper opening and sweeter drydown are its main deviations. If you desire the core leather-green tea experience of Irish Leather and find the original's price prohibitive, this is a worthy alternative. The synthetic edge is present, but not overpowering. But for casual wear, Royal Leather gets the job done. Buy if you like the idea of Irish Leather, and don't have $300 to spend.
Performance Audit
Based on average wear time
Sillage & radius
Relative to market avg
Why we track this:
Price Arbitrage: Significant savings compared to the original Memo Paris pricing.
Community Verified: Cross-referenced against 61 enthusiast votes for accuracy.