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Which Should You Buy?
A spicy oud-leather composition built on pink pepper, rose, and a smoky-resinous agarwood base. The community reads it as bold and masculine-leaning, not gentle, with 6 to 8 hours of wear and a halfeti-adjacent DNA for those who want oriental depth at indie pricing.
If you liked the 2023 Cuir, you'll love this 'new' iteration, which is essentially the same but with a softer, more refined dry-down that makes it even more universally appealing. YSL delivered a masterful revision.
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Heavy oud, leather, and pink pepper read as cool-weather warmth; fall and winter fit best. Summer heat would flatten the composition into its animalic-musky register.
Occasions
Oud dominance and leather presence suit evenings and dates where the scent can carry. Reviewers cite six to eight hours of wear and arm's length projection, too assertive for sport and borderline for the office.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent leather and oud notes, combined with strong projection, make it better suited for evenings and special events rather than the office. For a date, it's a confident, sophisticated choice, and while it could work casually, its inherent luxury shines in formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean oud, leather, animalic
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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