Balmain Beauty 2025 EDP

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Cuir Elysees

by Louise Turner , Shyamala Maisondieu

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Balmain Beauty Cuir Elysees is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Louise Turner and Shyamala Maisondieu. Cuir Elysees opens with Pink Pepper and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Petalia and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Leather and Sandalwood. Balmain Beauty's Cuir Elysees carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a 'confident bad bitch edge' of rich raspberry and smooth leather. For others, it's a headache-inducing synthetic mess or even a 'dusty musty damp basement'. You'll definitely want to try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Confident
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Cuir Elysees Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Raspberry52%
Pink Pepper48%
Heartas listed
Petalia58%
Jasmine42%
Baseas listed
Leather67%
Sandalwood33%

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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent, long-lasting nature and strong projection make it unsuitable for the office but perfect for making an impact on a date or at a formal event. The luxurious leather and sweet raspberry suggest a more dressed-up or evening context rather than casual wear.

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

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

Cuir Elysees opens with a bold, dark raspberry that's more velvety than sugary, quickly joined by a prominent, smooth leather accord that avoids being rugged or smoky. Delicate hints of pink pepper add a touch of spice, while jasmine and a touch of rose-like petalia weave through the heart. The dry-down settles into a soft, rounded warmth of creamy sandalwood, grounding the vibrant top notes and adding an elegant depth.

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