Knize Ten – The Viennese leather legend since 1924

Knize Ten: the Viennese leather legend since 1924

Kniže & Comp. and Viennese imperial tailoring

Knize Ten is the emblematic fragrance launched in 1924 by the Viennese tailor maison Kniže & Comp., founded in 1858 in Vienna and dresser of the European royal courts — Habsburg, German, English. The maison signed bespoke suits for the elite of the Mitteleuropean Empire. The perfume Knize Ten was launched in 1924 to celebrate the elegance of the bespoke wardrobe, with a leather signature that captures the polished saddle, the binding of fine leather, the trace of the equestrian. Its name refers to the polo handicap rating system — a 10 handicap being the highest level.

Knize Ten, the founding leather

Knize Ten deserves a special mention: created in 1924, it is one of the founding leathers of contemporary masculine perfumery, with its accord of bergamot, lemon, leather, oakmoss, ambery that has crossed nearly a century. A unique trail in the era — long before Knize Ten, leather was rare in masculine perfumery — that opened the way for the great leathers of the 20th century. Wearing Knize Ten is touching the founding moment of contemporary masculine leather perfumery.

Who is Knize Ten for, and when to wear it?

Knize Ten speaks to lovers of historic masculine perfumery, who appreciate the founding heritage tradition of equestrian leathers. The brand is mainly masculine. The fragrance sits in the leather, hesperidic and aromatic families. If you enjoy Knize Ten, you will also want to explore Caron Les Passionnés, Memo Paris and Houbigant — three other heritage leather signatures at Soleil d'Or.

How to choose your Knize Ten fragrance?

Hesitating between Eau de Toilette and After-Shave is natural — niche perfumery is an intimate matter. Our discovery box lets you test at home before committing to a full bottle. For an in-person experience, our boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille (France) welcomes you for a guided trial with our team.

the Knize Ten at Soleil d'Or, Lille-based perfumery since 1953

At Soleil d'Or, an independent Lille-based perfumery founded in 1953, Apolline and Victorine Maes (fourth generation of the family) and their team welcome you to discover the entire the Knize Ten catalogue, with expert guidance and guided trials.

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