Comparing the two fragrances…

Commodity

Malva 1979
Leather
Leather Soul
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Shared character
Both Leather and Leather Soul share a core profile of leather, labdanum, and juniper. They both feature woody, smoky, amber, aromatic, and fresh spicy accords.
How they differ
Leather contains notes of cocoa, cacao, oregano, pine needles, styrax, cement accord, cade, and Akigalawood®, resulting in accords that are described as spicy, resinous, leathery, animalic, balsamic, and warm spicy. Leather Soul incorporates elemi, oakmoss, benzoin, guaiac wood, artemisia, birch, black pepper, hay, tobacco, and amberwood, which contributes earthy and herbal accords.
Who each suits
Leather may suit those drawn to notes of cocoa, resins, and cement-like accords. Leather Soul may suit those who prefer earthy, herbal, and tobacco-inflected profiles.
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