The alien theme is too cute: MALIN+GOETZ x Brain Dead collaboration brings a bold new leather fragrance

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What’s special about the MALIN+GOETZ x Brain Dead collaboration?

There’s plenty of chemistry in this collaboration between two brands. Known for its rebellious underground-comic and subcultural style, Brain Dead has infused that spirit into MALIN+GOETZ’s classic scent. Co-founder Andrew Goetz recalls the first leather jacket he found at a Greenwich Village thrift store; its timeworn feel was the inspiration for this fragrance. With a slightly surreal, otherworldly design, it’s a work of art just sitting on the table.

If you worry that leather scents might be too intense, this one will change your mind. It opens softly with lotus, blended with the subtle spice of black pepper and clove for an invigorating touch. The heart then shifts to an unexpected blend of lily of the valley, orchid, and green violet, adding a light, layered feel. Finally, delicate leather intertwined with cedarwood and sandalwood lingers on the skin and in the air. Warm and long-lasting, it feels like being wrapped tightly in your own old leather jacket.

Must-buy pick 1: The first-ever 27 oz Leather three-wick candle

The most eye-catching item in this collection is undoubtedly the first-ever Leather Supercandle, a three-wick leather candle. This giant 27 oz candle features distinctive robin’s-egg-blue wax, along with a special-edition glass vessel and limited-edition packaging. Made with a natural plant-wax formula, it burns for up to 80 hours and gives off a subtle, sophisticated leather scent even when unlit. Once it’s finished burning, the glass vessel can be reused as a decorative bowl, making it especially practical.

Must-buy pick 2: An approachable classic candle and fragrance oil

If you’d like to start with a classic option, the 9 oz leather scented candle is a better fit. Its natural wax allows for a slower, more even burn, lasting around 60 hours. Once it’s used up and cleaned out, the jar is just right for holding makeup brushes. The portable 7 ml leather fragrance oil is also easy to start with. Its rollerball design applies precisely to pulse points, allowing the scent to meld with your body heat like a second skin and grow more alluring over time.

Where can you buy MALIN+GOETZ fragrances in stores?

If you can’t wait to try the scent for yourself, the collection will be available at major stores across Hong Kong starting March 31, 2026. Visit Shop 1008 at ifc mall in Central or Shop B215B at K11 MUSEA in Tsim Sha Tsui to experience it in person. It will also be available at the Lane Crawford counter in Times Square, Causeway Bay, and on the brand’s official website. Be sure to shop early, as limited editions usually sell out quickly.

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