Indigo Suede by Lunio

Smells great without being loud. Starts fresh and clean, the musk, lavender, and soft leather note come through quickly—nothing harsh. A touch of amber makes it creamy. It gives me a sense of calm and warmth. Everything is very well balanced; it doesn’t stray into weird territory, making it suitable for everyone. Maybe that’s its flaw: it’s good, long-lasting, and affordable, but it doesn’t make me want to buy a bottle. It’s not intrusive at all, perfect for any occasion, though it might struggle in the heat. A solid perfume.

You can tell Josier’s hand in this. Well-made and correct in its floral-leather blend, creating something masculine and velvety. Very accessible, it balances a slightly smoky and rough soul with fresh notes. It’s not dark leather; it’s soft and balanced, wearable. There’s only a contrast with the high citrus note, but as it evolves, the powdered lavender comes out, giving that velvety sensation. It’s like lying outdoors in the breeze with delicate flowers, and suddenly finding yourself in an exclusive club with leather seats, distinguished men reading authoritative books. Well balanced, nothing strident, an interesting proposal.

Beyond demonizing or blindly praising a perfumer or reviewer, Indigo Suede personally has really pleased me. It’s a different leather, but nothing easy or fresh; in fact, the only reproach is that Antonio wanted to sell it as a spring/summer scent. The leather is noticeable from the opening to the end; it’s Russian leather as declared, nothing like suede; it reminds me more of Gucci Guilty Absolute. Yes, with the lavender and apple, it becomes more bearable and versatile than other leather fragrances. The notes are very well integrated, and as a leather fan, I like it a lot. The performance, having macerated it a bit, is very good; the only problem is that it causes me olfactory fatigue; when I almost don’t feel it, people say it projects a lot and lasts long. In short, I don’t understand the negative comments so much; I understand it’s subjective, but I loved it to the point of considering buying a backup.

For me, this is the most mediocre of all the Lunio releases, and where quality has notably dropped. The proof: the new cap doesn’t fit the bottle, and you risk it falling off. It’s not a bad perfume, but it adds nothing new. At this price, there are dozens of options, even cheaper Arab brands, with better quality. To my nose, it’s a ‘suburban’ Ombre Leather; it doesn’t evolve. Maybe my skin limits the evolution others heard, but for me, it’s flat. I own and like Neroli N and Cherry Fever, but this Indigo Suede has been a deep disappointment.

🔎👃🏻 Has it never happened that others don’t like it? False. 👃🏻🔍 Here comes my opinion: subjective but honest. Just to clarify, this is based on real skin tests, multiple times and over hours, not a quick sniff at a store. Out of the three fragrances from this house, this is by far my favorite. Maybe because I feel it has a more masculine profile, but mostly for that mature, attractive vibe that I’m comfortable with. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, of course, mixing familiar chords (no one is a hypocrite in perfumery), but thanks to a skilled hand crafting polished, smooth compositions, it becomes a very attractive all-rounder that’s easy to wear. Scent-wise? Imagine Green Leather’s leather, turned down in volume, refined, like high-quality suede, with a touch of fresh, wet lavender, a hint of tart green apple, soft and silky woody notes, and finished with that ambroxan from Sauvage Eau de Toilette that lingers on the skin after a few hours, no longer sharp. How would I summarize it? Mature, sensual, addictive, versatile, and easy to wear. Any downsides? It’s not 100% versatile. Yes, it goes almost anywhere without clashing, but above 77°F (25°C), it can get a bit heavy. Performance: approved. It lasted me about 8-9 hours, projecting strongly at first, moderately afterwards, then staying close to the skin. I find it satisfactory. In short, for me, it’s a yes. Great work by Josier and Lunio, an easy-to-wear fragrance for others, suitable for almost any occasion, with that addictive touch typical of “blues” but with a twist I hadn’t seen. My congratulations to those trying to belittle this success; they only show envy. RESULT: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ☆ ☆

Spain, the country where the national sport is envy. I’ll never understand people who enter a fragrance review just to troll, wasting time showing resentment or making ridiculous comparisons with random perfumes, like Jeremy’s absurd similarities (by the way, great scents by master Morillas). Look how easy it is to just say whether you like it or not and explain why. But as soon as you mention the creator and write a huge paragraph justifying your hatred, you reveal yourself as just another hater. What do you contribute to the community? Back to the perfume: the saying is ‘third time’s the charm,’ and that’s exactly what happened. The first two weren’t my style, so why say anything? They weren’t for me. But this one? I love it.

I bought a decant after a regular experience with Neroli Nostrum (I went for neroli and found a nardo bomb, rich but not what was promised). The aroma isn’t very propositional; I’d frame it as commercial. The ingredient quality is undeniable; you can tell they work with high-level suppliers, and that reflects in the chemistry. As for the scent, it’s nothing extraordinary. It conveys cleanliness with mandarin and lavender. The suede gives a good sense of sensitivity. I like it, but I don’t see the olfactive proposal matching the price. I understand exclusive ingredients, but for me, they don’t correspond. In my opinion, perfumes in this range should offer a different experience from the commercial tier.

I love its warm and seductive notes of Russian leather and patchouli that intertwine with fresh accords of Virginia cedar and mandarin, creating a sophisticated and addictive fragrance. It’s a sensory journey that captivates the senses and leaves a lasting impression. I recommend it.

The kasak rides all day in solitude, without rest, stopping only to drink from glacial streams, avoiding sad villages and dirt roads, crossing plains of wildflowers and lavender that soak his boots with sap and purple petals. A man-animal duo beating in the hostile taiga. Black pines form an impenetrable wall, a refuge for bandits and wolves, extending like a silent threat, driving prudent souls away. The kasak calls this home. Night catches him in the forest, surrounded by silver eyes. He builds a fire with reindeer branches and golden lichen; the warm smoke envelops him as he eats a crisp red apple. His mouth mixes the sweet freshness of the fruit with the scent of burning wood and citrus stuck to his fingers. He inhales and feels the perfume of his clothes: fine polished deer leather, with an acidic touch of tender animal, innocent musk of black eyes, mixed with the juice of lavender settled in his boots, giving a bitter aftertaste to combat the sweet fruit. He inhales to feel free, wild, and untamed. This is Indigo Suede: not suitable for timid flocks, lovers of pleasant days, or devourers of soft light. It’s a nocturnal, enchanting fragrance, shining silver in the night, baited with poisoned apple, petroiled leather, and musk, created for solitary hunters who only need sky and earth, for wolfish smiles that sleep with a jasmine knife. Delicious. Keep children and romantics away. Duration over 8 hours, good 2-hour projection, and a marked sillage.

Well, I finally stopped by Perfumería Rosi in Madrid to smell a perfume again (the last one in a long time, by Daniel Josier). With this Indigo Suede, I’ve already tried Seda de Soemens, Oud Rain de Renier, a handful of his ‘private collection’ (including the ‘masterpiece’ Ambre Tabac), and the three from Lunio. And I reach the same conclusion as always: Daniel Josier’s perfumes are flat, and he’s a mediocre perfumer who only occasionally breaks out of that mediocrity in women’s fragrance. Note that for me, short longevity doesn’t matter; I don’t judge fragrances by how long they last. A perfume should last just enough, what its aroma and concept require. Josier isn’t mediocre because his perfumes don’t last long, but due to an absolute lack of originality and concept. And yes, always at the customary 100-something euros. It’s a pain. None of the three from Lunio are bad; on the contrary, they’re extremely decent, but they offer nothing new, nothing that breaks the mold. They’re boring and flaunt the tedium of the mundane. Nothing in Josier stirs you up. They’re a meter passing through a platform. A crutch from a small-town suitcase. Another churro thrown into the pan. Another day at the office. With Lunio, we’ve gone backward, like crabs. Neroli Nostrum is an acceptable, undeniably feminine perfume. A morning scent of white flowers that, when well-dressed, enhances any woman’s charm. But as there are dozens, more than dozens, hundreds of them, and most are cheaper. Cherry Fever notably worsens the collection. It’s more unisex, leaning feminine. What can I say about it? It smells like a lollipop, like several before it, and adds no differential value. Honestly, I can’t imagine situations to wear it. If something happened, it would be one or two times, not the three hundred-plus sprays from the 100ml bottle. The price is abusive. With Indigo Suede, Josier, perhaps spurred by the Lunio ones, tried to masculinize the product and give it longevity. What did he do? Go the easy (and cheap) route: he added an overdose of diluted ambroxan mixed with musk to accompany a well-rubbed leather in lavender. Propelled by the ambroxan, it clings to the skin and stays stuck for six or seven hours. Seven hours of leaden, straight-laced, and worst of all, cheap aroma. Indigo Suede has that cheap stamp. At 60 euros, it would seem expensive to me. Comparing it with others at its price is masochism I don’t recommend. Anyway, enough with Daniel Josier. I think I’ve given him more chances than any other, probably because he’s nice and has a good vibe. I have nothing against him personally; he’s likable, and that helps. But his work needs review, or more training and perfumer culture. Above all, more inspiration. Josier is very lacking in creativity. I’m not saying leaving Iberchem, a company from Murcia, diminishes someone. But there are perfumers and perfumers. Calling Daniel Josier a ‘master perfumer’ (which I’ve heard on YouTube, what a joke) like Olivier Polge, Jean-Claude Ellena, Maurice Roucel, or Thierry Wasser should be punishable with weekend community service. In fact, you just have to see which houses the one has created perfumes for versus which houses the others have. The facts are stubborn.

I’m having trouble finding a leather that surprises and pleases me. After Tuscan Leather, Ombre Leather, Dark Lord, Gucci Guilty Absolute, Irish Leather, The Lover’s Tale, The Dark Night, and Black Tie, they all seem like dupes or very similar. Fruity leather? Tuscan Leather. Dark and intense? Dark Lord. Versatile like gasoline? Ombre Leather. Powdery? Irish Leather. Finally, I found a leather with its own soul. Indigo Suede combines two souls: a classic citrus-floral masculine scent (like Le Male) with an intense leather soul (Ombre Leather). The leather is powdery, suede-like, not dark, but with a dry-down of lavender/wood/citrus that makes it ideal for summer, the office, and daytime. For me, it’s unisex, the most masculine in the line. Great work by Daniel Josier. Scent: 8, Longevity: 9, Versatility: 9, Originality: 9, Global Appeal: 8.5.

@Karpinsky, it’s obvious you haven’t tried the perfume, because whether you like it or not, it’s a beast from start to finish. Leather and lavender. I disagree that non-fans of that note wouldn’t like it… Oh, and bad news, friend, it’s becoming a hit.

🔎👃🏻 Were third-party opinions never good? LIE. 👃🏻🔍 Well, I’m here to give a subjective opinion I hope is up to par. To clarify, this review, like the rest (unless they are ‘first impressions’), is based on skin tests, multiple times, and over hours, not just once in a store. Here we have the composition I liked the most of the three, by far. Maybe because I think it leans more ‘masculine’, but also because it has a mature and attractive vibe with which I feel comfortable. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel; it takes known accords, mixes them, and with a good specialized hand in polished compositions, turns the mix into a very attractive ‘all-terrain’ vehicle that’s easy to wear. Scent? Imagine taking the leather from Green Leather, turning down the volume until it’s ‘velvety’, fine, leaning more towards high-quality suede, then add a touch of fresh lavender, as if it were wet, a very subtle point of green apple. Got it? Okay, season it with a bit of soft, silky woody notes, like freshly polished. Finally, do you know Sauvage EDT? Remember the tone the characteristic ambroxan leaves after a few hours, when it’s no longer sharp? Perfect, finish with that. How would I summarize it? Mature, sensual, addictive, all-terrain, and easy. Any ‘but’? It’s not 100% all-terrain; it invites you to wear it in almost any situation, but in my judgment, I wouldn’t use it above 25°C as it can become a bit overwhelming. Performance? Approved. It lasted me 8/9 hours, projecting notably the first hour, then moderately until the third or fourth, staying close to the skin. Satisfactory. In summary: a ‘yes’. Great work by Josier and Lunio, an easy composition, susceptible to use in almost any setting, with an addictive touch typical of blues, but with a twist I hadn’t seen until now. RESULT: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ☆ ☆

I’ll open the floor… For me, the best of the three, the name fits perfectly. It has a prominent leather surrounded by notes that keep it from falling into the animalic side (bad comparison); it’s like taking the leather from Black Tie but making it much more wearable, pleasant, and addictive. For me, a 10, excellent longevity, projection below Cherry Fever but still notable. My summary is this: a top.

Sometimes the unthinkable happens with perfumes from certain brands… If one comes from a YouTuber, it’s criticized to death with venom, just like with Paco Rabanne or Chanel. Just because they are those brands, vicious and unjustified criticism is born. I’ll never buy perfume from a YouTuber; I argued that before. This is a perfumery forum, not a place to love or hate people. I think the review above is very polite, even elegant in how it takes a swing at the guy below. Here, anyone writes freely: piranha reviews, repetitive ones, long paragraphs, or masterpieces. There are cultural issues, like the South American fixation that a perfume must be feminine, which we don’t care about here. Everything has a place. Not being a defender of anyone for making videos, I find it hard to see someone who barely participates write such a sharp, accurate, and well-written review as the ones below. The same goes for those who only criticize certain brands. Can they do it? Yes, no one forbids it, but for those of us reading reviews to get an idea, I like reality. I can’t take seriously someone who acts that way, especially when they criticize those who contribute knowledge. Said that, I don’t see much difference between houses that spend on advertising and YouTubers making hundreds of videos for theirs. It’s legitimate; I’d do the same, but it’s the same as what’s criticized. Group rivalries are unnecessary and incomprehensible; they happen in sports and politics. I’m not a huge fan of Josier; I agree that his good-natured character and being a megaphone for those dependent on him to create perfumes have given him visibility, but he has wonderful works and others that aren’t. It happens to him and any perfumer. I haven’t tried the perfume, but it seems the most elaborate and challenging due to the leather, so acclaimed yet difficult. I doubt that with such evident leather, it would be used in heat or be as versatile as they claim, but let everyone decide by trying it at a perfumerie. Hopefully it’s good because buyers are what we want, not that we pay a fortune for questionable scents and poor performance. Let someone I don’t know succeed or fail; it doesn’t matter to me, but let’s contribute objectivity. Any review can make someone spend money, so let’s leave out teleprompter-style criticism and confirmations of what everyone already suspects. One can contribute, but those of us who have been here a while aren’t fools, and it’s noticeable when something is real or not. I’m saying this about this perfume, but the same goes for Chanel, Dior, Le Male, Paco Rabanne… where similar perfumes are already online before they launch. Be careful with premeditated reviews there.