Chanel 2007 EDP

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Cuir de Russie

by Ernest Beaux

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Chanel Cuir de Russie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by Ernest Beaux. Cuir de Russie opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Amber, Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Birch, and Tobacco. Chanel's Cuir de Russie carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper beast, a true love-it-or-hate-it classic that divides opinions. Some reckon it's a masterpiece, others get 'old woman' or 'horse s**t', but everyone agrees it's bold and distinctly Chanel. Don't expect subtlety; this is pure, unadulterated vintage glamour.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
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Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong, complex leather and smoky accords, coupled with reports of good longevity and sillage, make it far too imposing for casual wear or the office. This fragrance truly shines in formal settings or on a date where its luxurious and sensual character can be appreciated.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Cuir de Russie opens with a bright, fleeting citrus burst of orange blossom and bergamot, quickly giving way to a rich, complex heart of jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang that blends seamlessly with the dominant birch tar leather. smoky and animalic at first, it mellows into a refined, luxurious leather warmed by hints of tobacco and musk, creating a scent that's both elegant and a bit wild. This is a journey from raw animalic depth to a soft, sophisticated embrace.

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