If I had to do it all again, I would get the black empriente. I didn't get empriente since I had so many black leather purses and I was worried about it losing structure. I bought mine in damier with safron trim. The canvas is lighter and carefree, but maybe it's mine, but my damier canvas feels a bit more rubbery than any other canvas piece I own. Maybe this is on purpose to allow the purse to bend and mold but I have other mono and damier pieces and it just feels different. Don't get me wrong, I still love my neo noe and I use it a lot when I go into the office. I also haven't experienced any glazing issues. I recommend you feel the canvas and try both on and make your decision.