D.S. & Durga's Leatherize has sparked intense discussions in the fragrance community, primarily due to its powerful and unconventional interpretation of leather. Marketed as an enhancer but performing more like a dominant standalone fragrance, it presents a bold fusion of smoky leather and barbecue-like qualities that have left reviewers both impressed and overwhelmed. The opening is notably intense, with many describing it as an acrid, smoky blast reminiscent of a leather-clad cowboys' barbecue. While this initial intensity might be challenging for some, patience reveals a more balanced dry down featuring woody, maple-like sweetness. Despite its marketing as a layering enhancer, the community agrees that Leatherize is too powerful for this purpose, instead standing as a distinctive, primarily masculine fragrance that commands attention and suits cooler seasons.