Daniel Hechter 2013 EDT

M £ Statement

Cuir Sensuel

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Daniel Hechter Cuir Sensuel is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Cuir Sensuel opens with Citron, Bergamot, Orange, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Leather and Vanilla. Daniel Hechter's Cuir Sensuel carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you, this ain't some hardcore leather beast. It's a surprisingly relaxed, citrus-forward leather-vanilla cheapie that punches well above its weight for a casual, seductive vibe.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Relaxed
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Playful
Cuir Sensuel Eau de Toilette bottle

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.

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 Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

While some find performance moderate, it’s generally seen as having decent longevity and projection, making it suitable for dates and casual outings without being overwhelming. The sweet leather and citrus profile leans away from formal or office environments, but it can work for a relaxed daytime setting.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

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About

A brisk burst of bergamot, orange, and citron gives an invigorating welcome, quickly softened by the calming presence of lavender. The journey leads to a smooth, inviting heart of subtle leather, sweetened gracefully by vanilla and grounded by earthy patchouli. It's a brighter, more approachable take on a classic leather, leaning into warmth rather than ruggedness.