Cuir Velours
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Venom Secret Of Shaman
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.
This one's a divisive beast. Expect a challenging journey of dry, dusty leather and pepper, with some finding an intriguing depth and others a bitter, forgettable mess. Definitely try before you buy, it's far from a safe blind-buy for anyone.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 1% |
| Fruity | 1% | 2% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 28% | 28% |
| Warm | 32% | 37% |
| Woody | 7% | 12% |
| Earthy | 19% | 25% |
| Animalic | 23% | 19% |
| Fresh | 1% | 1% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
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 autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong, dry, and potentially challenging character, it's not well-suited for office or sport. Its complex and slightly mysterious profile could work for a date, while the deeper notes make it a decent choice for formal evening events, particularly in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Leather, Tobacco accords and Tobacco notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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