Cuir Amethyste
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2005 | Year | 2022 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Vanille Irresistible
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly polarising scent. Some find Cuir Amethyste's violet-leather combo divine, a "holy grail" of elegance and sensuality. Others recoil from a "chemical soup," or a "wet animal hide" with cloying sweetness. Expect love-it-or-hate-it reactions.
This one is a divisive vanilla, praised for its smooth, airy quality but criticised for synthetic notes and poor longevity. If you want a vanilla that’s not syrupy sweet and works all year, it might be worth a sniff - just don’t expect it to stick around all day.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 6% |
| Floral | 20% | 18% |
| Fruity | 0% | 3% |
| Green | 4% | 2% |
| Sweet | 24% | 35% |
| Warm | 19% | 16% |
| Woody | 15% | 14% |
| Earthy | 18% | 19% |
| Animalic | 4% | 2% |
| Fresh | 9% | 4% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and distinctive, alluring character, Cuir Amethyste is best suited for evening and formal events, though some find it acceptable for special office wear. Its depth and richness make it too imposing for casual or sport settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and smooth character make it suitable for dates and casual outings, though the poor longevity reported by many means it won't last a full workday or formal event without reapplication. The warm vanilla and boozy notes lean away from a professional office environment, but its 'airy' quality prevents it from being totally inappropriate.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Vanilla, Amber accords and Patchouli, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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