Peau d'Espagne
/ˌpəʊ dɪˈspanjə/noun
1A kind of perfumed leather.
2A scent designed to suggest the aroma of this leather.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in George Piesse (1820–1882). From French peau d'Espagne, lit. ‘skin of Spain’ from peau + de + Espagne.
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