Giorgio Armani 2005 EDP

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Cuir Amethyste

by Michel Almairac

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Giorgio Armani Cuir Amethyste is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Michel Almairac. Cuir Amethyste opens with Bergamot, Rose, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Birch, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Labdanum, and Benzoin. Giorgio Armani's Cuir Amethyste carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly polarising scent. Some find Cuir Amethyste's violet-leather combo divine, a "holy grail" of elegance and sensuality. Others recoil from a "chemical soup," or a "wet animal hide" with cloying sweetness. Expect love-it-or-hate-it reactions.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Bold
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Cuir Amethyste 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and distinctive, alluring character, Cuir Amethyste is best suited for evening and formal events, though some find it acceptable for special office wear. Its depth and richness make it too imposing for casual or sport settings.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Cuir Amethyste opens with a tart, almost fruity burst of violet and bright bergamot, underscored by a subtle rose. As it settles, a distinctive suede-like leather emerges, softened by powdery violet and a woody birch note. The base mellows into a warm, slightly resinous sweetness from benzoin and vanilla, all uplifted by a clean, earthy patchouli that rounds out this unique, complex scent.

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