70s Taxi

The opening is immediate and sharp, dominated by the raw, oily scent of birch tar. You get an instant hit of gasoline and vintage leather that feels like stepping into an old, neglected car. It is an aggressive start that demands confidence and sets a dark, moody tone for the rest of the wear.

After the harsh opening, the scent settles into a more approachable blend of guaiac wood and cedarwood. The sharp, smoky edges round off significantly, leaving behind a persistent note of dry, aged leather. A slight boozy quality from the whiskey note lingers beneath, providing a resinous warmth that clings to the skin for hours.

Expect very weak performance from this one. It usually fades to a skin scent within two to three hours, even in cooler weather. Because the notes are quite intense, it does not necessarily need to project across a room, but you should prepare to reapply if you want the smoky leather profile to last through the evening.

The projection is intimate and stays well within arm's length. It is not designed to be a crowd-pleaser or a massive compliment-getter. This is a personal fragrance meant for your own enjoyment or for someone very close to you, as the smoky woods and castoreum notes sit quite tightly against the body after the initial application.

This is a quintessential autumn and winter fragrance. The heavy notes of leather, birch tar, and guaiac wood feel out of place in high heat or humidity. When the temperature drops and the air turns crisp, the smoky and resinous qualities of this scent finally have the space they need to develop properly on your skin.

It excels in casual, low-key environments where its rugged, smoky character fits the aesthetic. Wear it to a dive bar, a late-night rock concert, or when you are simply reading in a dimly lit room. It is not an office-friendly scent, as the harsh birch tar and animalic notes might come across as distracting to colleagues.

It is officially unisex, but it leans toward a rugged, traditionally masculine profile due to the heavy reliance on castoreum, leather, and smoke. If you enjoy scents that challenge typical floral or sweet conventions, you will likely appreciate this regardless of your gender, though it definitely lacks any sugary or fruity softness.

I would not recommend it as a primary signature scent for most people. Because the performance is so weak and the scent profile is quite polarizing, it lacks the versatility required for daily wear. It is a fantastic mood-based accessory for when you want to feel a bit edgy, but it is not an all-purpose tool.

It is much grittier and less refined than most designer leather fragrances. Where others might add floral or citrus notes to brighten the blend, 70s Taxi commits fully to the dark, industrial feel of birch tar and whiskey. It is a more stripped-down, aggressive take on the leather genre than many mainstream offerings.

Absolutely not. This is a very specific, polarizing scent that depends entirely on your personal tolerance for birch tar and animalic leather. The high risk of finding the opening too harsh or the longevity too disappointing makes sampling mandatory. Do not spend your money on a full bottle without testing how the notes behave on your skin.