Another Broken Pottery by mimicri

Another Broken Pottery by mimicri: A Smoky Leather with Unexpected Fruit

mimicri launches Another Broken Pottery in 2025, a unisex fragrance that turns the leather family on its head. Perfumer Luca Maffei creates a scent that captures broken ceramics, smouldering embers, and the shock of fresh red berries.

It opens with a rush of red berries – sharp, juicy, and almost effervescent. This is a bright start that sets a unique tone; instead of diving straight into heavy materials, the fragrance invites you with a fruity, slightly sweet sparkle. The heart then unfurls with orris root, lending a powdery, earthy contour, and a rose that feels freshly cut and dewy rather than overly opulent.

The base is a compelling blend of oud wood, charcoal, and leather. It’s dry and mineral, with a distinct smokiness reminiscent of a fire pit after the flames have died down. There’s also a tactile quality, as if you’re running your fingers over charred wood. The iris works to soften the blend, while the leather adds a supple, animalic warmth.

What’s striking is how balanced it all feels. The charcoal note gives it an industrial, almost mordant edge, but the berries and iris pull it back into wearable territory. It never becomes harsh or overpowering, though it certainly has presence.

The brand lists accords of rose, oud, leather, iris, fruity, powdery, sweet, animalic, fresh, and floral – and they all show up in one way or another. There’s a subtle animalic undertone that adds mystery, while the powdery iris keeps things refined.

For a fragrance launched in 2025, Another Broken Pottery feels timely yet timeless. Luca Maffei has crafted something that rewards patience: each hour brings a different facet to the surface, from the bright top to the smoky dry-down.

This will appeal to fans of artistic leather fragrances, especially those who enjoy a smoky, earthy profile with a fresh counterpoint. It’s a great choice for autumn and evening wear, but the fruity opening makes it suitable for crisp winter afternoons too.

Another Broken Pottery is a clever, characterful addition to the mimicri line. It manages to be both rugged and graceful, with a lasting impression that lingers gently. If you like leather done differently, this is one to test.