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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2012 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Cuir Velours
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A daring, refined leather scent where smoky spice and star anise meet a warm, animalic base. Opulent but never brash, this is a statement of dark sophistication for those who crave the unconventional.
Cuir Velours is a sumptuously smooth suede scent, divisive for its sweetness but adored for its elegant, wearable take on leather. It's a rich, enveloping hug rather than a challenge. If overly sweet scents aren't your jam, test first, otherwise, prepare for a sophisticated treat.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 4% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 0% | 1% |
| Sweet | 27% | 28% |
| Warm | 48% | 32% |
| Woody | 8% | 7% |
| Earthy | 18% | 19% |
| Animalic | 19% | 23% |
| Fresh | 1% | 1% |
Mood
Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The deep leather, tobacco, and amber notes create warmth and richness best suited to cold and cool weather, making it ideal for fall and especially winter. It can work in early spring but is too dense for summer heat.
Occasions
This scent's rich, spicy-leathery profile is refined enough for formal events or evening dates and distinctive for casual wear. Its projection is moderate, but the bold character and animalic touch make it less ideal for office or sporty scenarios.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
With its rich suede, rum, and tobacco accords, this scent leans towards evening and cooler weather. While too opulent for sports and potentially too strong for a conservative office, its sophisticated warmth makes it ideal for dates and formal events, though it can work casually in the right setting.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Leather, Amber accords and Tobacco notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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