Jasmine and leather, and that's all I know.
I've been trying to explore the line lately and found a 1/3 ounce decant offered on the Bay.
so, should I?...should I not?

It's much more leather than jasmine to my nose. I like this scent but then there are very few leathers I don't like. If you are similarly inclined, then try it. If you are iffy when it comes to leather, stay away.

...thank you, C. that's helpful.
and yet, I'm still torn.
I was hoping for more of a true jasmine-leather mix.
but,
I do love Bandit & Cabochard, and those are certainly two of the high priestess leather scents.

hmm~what to do. ;)
)wish it were the toughest decision I had to make...)

not comparable to Bandit or Cabo, IMHO......do you like Dzing or Passage d'Infer?? More along those lines but less floral and more leather. It is not a heavy scent - but most Etros aren't. Have you ever smelled SMN's Nostalgia? I'd put it more in that family.

Reminds me of wet books or newspaper. Not an unpleasent smell, just different. I dont see the similarity to Bandit, however. Bandit is much smokier than Gomma. Gomma means rubber or "eraser" in Italian. I guess it does have sort of rubbery note, now that I think of it.

I have wanted this ever since I first sampled it at The Perfume House. It is really sharp and fresh, with leather, herbal, and smoky notes. I find it haunting - it reminds me of something from my past but I am not sure what. This isn't terribly helpful to you, I know.
Get it, and if you don't like it we can swap! ; D

I'm such an herbal nut, this might have decided it!
~thanks, greenlily61.

and, yep, you got it...if it's not for me, we'll work something out. ;)

...thanks, all.

oh, and yes, Colonia, I love the two you mention.
so that works, too. ;)

It's about the only leather I've met that I cannot wear. It has a burnt tire component to it that is just too rough for me. And there's not much in this world that is too rough for me.

Gomma is a very simple leather. I don't detect any jasmine. I quite like it, but the biggest reason I want a bottle is that it's great to layer over sweet orientals. Try it over Musc Ravageur or Shalimar for instance.

gomma and knize ten are my most beloved leather scent i dont detect so much jasmin in gomma but i love it like that

Gomma is really the only true leather that I've been able to wear. For me, it doesn't have a hint of smokiness- it's just clean, dry, leather jacket smell. And it's on the light side.

If you really love heavy, smoky leather scents this one will probably leave you wanting, I feel.