Ann Gérard 2012 Extrait

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Cuir de Nacre

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Ann Gérard Cuir de Nacre is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Cuir de Nacre opens with Angelica, Ambrette, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Cassia, Leather, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Clean Musk, and Styrax. Ann Gérard's Cuir de Nacre carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Cuir de Nacre is a divisive scent, celebrated by some as the epitome of buttery leather and iris, but dismissed by others as too powdery or fleeting. Its delicate, sophisticated aroma leaves a lasting impression on those who appreciate its unique charm, though some find it a bit dated.
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  • Soft
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Powdery
  • Subtle
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Cuir de Nacre Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and soft nature make it suitable for office and casual settings without being intrusive. While elegant enough for formal events, some find its powdery character leans too mature for a date, and it's definitely not for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Cassia Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil from Cassia
  • Cassia Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil from Cassia
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine the soft, supple interior of a designer handbag, imbued with the delicate aroma of face powder. Cuir de Nacre opens with a clean, effervescent aldehydic lift, soon melting into a heart of creamy iris and a remarkably authentic, buttery leather. A hint of green cassia and ambrette adds a subtle complexity before settling into a comforting base of clean musk and smooth sandalwood. It's an intimate scent, whispering elegance rather than shouting it.

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