Elie Saab 2016 Parfum

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Cuir Absolu

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Elie Saab Cuir Absolu is a Parfum launched in 2016, created by Francis Kurkdjian. Elie Saab's Cuir Absolu carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Cuir Absolu is a leather scent with a single listed note, so the name is the whole pitch. It suits anyone who wants leather without florals or sweetness getting in the way. Simple and focused, though it offers little beyond that idea.
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Cuir Absolu Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Allas listed
Leather100%

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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Cuir Absolu has one listed note, leather. With nothing else to describe, there is no opening, heart and base to walk through, so expect a scent built around a leather character from start to finish. Leather scents tend to feel dark, smooth and a little smoky, giving a warm, grounded impression. This one is unisex and keeps to a single idea, which makes it direct and easy to understand.

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