Provenance A Hidden Gem! Max Forti’s Top 15 Leather Perfumes
Provenance by Qhue: A Hidden Gem in Max Forti’s Top 15 Leather Fragrances
When fragrance critic and influencer Max Forti released his list of the Top 15 Leather Fragrances of All Time, one name stood out for us at Qhue: Provenance. To be named among industry legends is a milestone moment for our house, and one that reinforces why Provenance has connected so deeply with fragrance lovers around the world.
👉 Watch Max Forti’s full review here: Max Forti – Top 15 Leather Fragrances of All Time.
The Story Behind Provenance
The name Provenance means origin, history, and source of authenticity. For Qhue, this fragrance was inspired by the raw, unfiltered energy of New York City’s early days — a time of ambition, grit, and creativity when the city’s foundation was being laid. Just as provenance defines authenticity in art and history, this scent embodies the authentic roots of NYC and the cultural richness that shaped it.
Provenance is more than a perfume. It’s a statement about identity, resilience, and the legacy we leave behind.
The Scent Profile
Provenance is an amber woody leather fragrance with remarkable depth and sophistication. It balances raw power with refinement — just like New York itself.
Top Notes: Sweet amber, coconut (cocos nucifera), bergamot
Heart Notes: Rich spices, blonde tobacco leaf, spiced rum, leather
Base Notes: Madagascar vanilla, tonka bean, musk, benzoin, exotic woods
The result is a warm, spicy, and leather-forward composition that is bold but wearable, unisex yet deeply personal. It’s the type of fragrance that evolves on the skin, opening with brightness, drawing you into its smoky-leathery heart, and finishing with a creamy, resinous base that lingers for hours.
Why Provenance is a Hidden Gem
While many leather fragrances can be overpowering or one-dimensional, Provenance stands out because of its balance and complexity. The sweetness of amber and vanilla softens the edges of leather and tobacco, while spices and rum add vibrancy. It’s not just a leather fragrance — it’s a story unfolding, one that fragrance lovers can return to time and again.
Max Forti highlighted Provenance as a hidden gem because it’s an indie creation that holds its own alongside major luxury houses. It reflects Qhue’s philosophy: fragrance as art, as lifestyle, and as a cultural statement.
The Spirit of New York, Bottled
Provenance captures the soul of New York City — its elegance, its danger, its history, and its allure. It’s both modern and timeless, designed for those who want to wear a fragrance that doesn’t just smell beautiful but also carries meaning.
Being recognized by voices like Max Forti validates what Qhue set out to do: create perfumes that are not just worn, but experienced.
Final Thoughts
We’re honored that Provenance has earned a place on Max Forti’s list of the Top 15 Leather Fragrances of All Time. For us, this is proof that Qhue’s mission to create authentic, artistic, and culturally rooted fragrances resonates with the global fragrance community.
If you haven’t experienced Provenance yet, now is the time to discover why it’s considered a hidden gem — and why New York will always be at the heart of Qhue.
👉 Explore Provenance at QhueLifestyle.com.
👉 Watch Max Forti’s review: Top 15 Leather Fragrances of All Time.