Chanel 2016 Edp

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Cuir de Russie

Chanel Cuir de Russie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. The fragrance opens with Orange Blossom, Bergamot, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Leather, Birch, and Resin.

Our verdict on Cuir de Russie: Favourite

Chanel's Cuir de Russie EDP is a classy, delicate floral leather, though some mourn the lost potency and 'skank' of its predecessor. It's a scent of quiet luxury, but don't expect it to shout; performance is a common complaint amongst those who loved the EDT original.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Classic
  • Subtle
Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20%
Floral 34%
Fruity 5%
Green 2%
Sweet 20%
Warm 11%
Woody 12%
Earthy 11%
Animalic 18%
Fresh 10%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Leather
100%
White Floral
70%
Smoky
65%
Yellow Floral
58%
Woody
58%

Notes

Top Notes

Orange Blossom 37% Mandarin 32% Bergamot 31%

Heart Notes

Ylang-Ylang 29% Jasmine 28% Tobacco 23% Rose 20%

Base Notes

Leather 40% Birch 32% Resin 28%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its refined, moderate sillage makes it suitable for office wear, but it truly shines in formal or sophisticated date settings. The luxurious, understated character, coupled with reports of inconsistent longevity, makes it less suited for casual or sporty activities.

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About

Cuir de Russie opens with a bright, citrusy flash of mandarin and bergamot, quickly softening into a rich heart of jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang, with a hint of smoky tobacco. The star, a nuanced leather accord, emerges alongside birch and dark resins, creating a sophisticated tapestry that evokes fine suede rather than a raw hide. Expect a clean floral warmth, subtly animalic, with woody depths.

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