Often considered the cavalier of colognes, Dana Classics English Leather has been gracing the fragrance stage since 1949, and never failed to live up to expectation. It's reputation as a patrician amongst even the higher end aftershaves of todays market, proves that a cologne can enjoy a time-defying stint alongside even the couture creations of recent years.

Considering the era into which English Leather was born, many find the fragrance surprisingly contemporary and innovative. An innovation because, despite being over sixty years old, it is still versatile enough to carry over from work to play, and contemporary, because the cologne's aroma is that clean-cut, it never goes 'off-trend'. Described as a subtle musk, yet distinctly fresh in character thanks to the explosion of citrus top notes; the 'leathery' heart of the cologne is often likened to the smell of untreated, classic leather – itself quite an earthy accord.

A Lifetime Appeal

Ask any English Leather enthusiast why he sticks with the Dana Classic, and you're sure to be met with a response relating to the ease of wearing, or nostalgic properties of the cologne. That classic smell of leather for many, conjures memories of the 70's when leather was more than 'á la mode' – it defined a generation. From punks and mods, to dads bomber jackets; that beaten leather scent was inescapable. English Leather carries on that nostalgia with a heady base-note of oakmoss, and a subtle sweetness that likens it almost to the real thing.

Another factor that many users concur defines English Leather, is the distinct diversity of it's notes. The compilation is actually a relatively simple note pyramid, however, it is the manner by which each accord seems to distinguish itself from the rest, during each stage of the dry down. The crispness of citrus is buoyed by the deliciously subtle, yet warm sandalwood, which seems to gradually increase in sillage as the fragrance wears. Typically, the top note of a cologne tends to last around an hour, however many Dana Classics English Leather fans purport the top note sillage to have lasted up to 4 hours. The warm, ambient tone of sandalwood tends to creep up upon the wearer as it develops, and lingers, combining with the woody, herbaceous oakmoss for a truly masculine musk that can last up to ten hours.

A 'Man' For All Seasons

English Leather may be characteristically warm with a spicy kick, however that does not mean it is solely ideal for the winter months. That lively citrus overtone is a distinct accent that opens up the colognes suitability for year-round wear, while the cologne's accord too is not as heavy to relinquish it to warming up those winter days. English Leather fans often agree that the sexy sandalwood aspect is particularly agreeable to female company on warm summer nights, as the heat of the skin tends to infuse with the spicier notes of the woody fragrance.

Revival and Revolution

English Leather cologne has enjoyed consistent rave reviews since it was revived in the 1990's by Dana Classics. Little of the original character or design has changed since it was first released onto the market, however the bottle was updated to a squarer, more masculine design. Interestingly, the continued success of English Leather prompted the House of Dana to expand the range, with the release in 2007 of English Leather Black. Similar in masculine nature to the original, the 'Black' version features a wider variety of base, heart and top notes, including edgy bergamot, coriander and floral accords. The Lime sequel also carried over the distinct citrus bite of the original, morphing it into a sublime day-time, summery cologne. For every man, every season, and every occasion; English Leather surpasses expectation!