Courrèges 2023 EDP

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Hyper Cuir

by Jean-Christophe Hérault

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Courrèges Hyper Cuir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Jean-Christophe Hérault. Hyper Cuir opens with Lemon, settles into a heart of Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Courrèges's Hyper Cuir carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This "Hyper Cuir" is a bit of a misnomer, leaning more into a soft, powdery vanilla with a ghost of leather. Some love its understated allure, others find the promised *cuir* severely lacking, leaving it a bit divisive.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Cozy
Hyper Cuir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed
Baseas listed

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
Also Works:
Summer Fall Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and understated character make it suitable for office and casual wear, as it won't overwhelm. While it has a sensual edge for dates, it might lack the gravitas or sparkle for more formal events. Sport is definitely not its domain - it's far too composed for that.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

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

It kicks off with a bright, zesty lemon, quickly mellowing into a smooth, floral heart, where jasmine lends a musky, almost blurred quality. The drydown is all about a creamy vanilla, dusted with a soft, powdery finish. Any actual leather here is more hinted at, like a distant memory rather than a prominent note, making it wonderfully understated and subtle.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 29 August


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