Cuir Velours
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ambre D'Alexandrie
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
A truly gorgeous, boozy amber-vanilla bomb that hits with warm apple pie vibes. It's a confident, rich fragrance that draws compliments, though some find it a bit too sweet or unoriginal. The performance is wildly inconsistent - some say beastly, others a skin scent, so beware of batch variations.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 3% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 28% | 34% |
| Warm | 32% | 28% |
| Woody | 7% | 8% |
| Earthy | 19% | 16% |
| Animalic | 23% | 33% |
| Fresh | 1% | 5% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This amber-vanilla powerhouse isn't subtle, making it less suitable for the office. It's a fantastic choice for dates and formal events, often described as sexy and intoxicating. The warm, cosy nature also makes it a strong contender for casual wear in colder weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Tobacco, Sweet accords and Labdanum, Tobacco notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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