Le Labo 2013 EDP

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Cuir 28 Dubai

by Nathalie Lorson

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Le Labo Cuir 28 Dubai is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Nathalie Lorson. Le Labo's Cuir 28 Dubai carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast, not for the faint of heart. Cuir 28 is a challenging, intense leather that some find captivatingly rugged, others, straight-up offensive. Definitely not a blind buy.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Rugged
  • Masculine
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Cuir 28 Dubai 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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

With its eternal longevity and strong sillage, Cuir 28 is too potent for most office environments and formal events. It shines in casual settings or on a date where its bold character can make a statement, though some might find it too intense even then.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Cuir 28 plunges you into a world of raw, untamed leather, smelling like a well-worn motorbike jacket or a mechanic's garage. This isn't a soft, refined hide; it's sharp, almost chemical, intertwined with smoky vetiver and deep woody notes. A subtle, almost salty undertone surfaces, with an animalic musk adding a primal edge. The dry-down reveals a hint of vanilla absolute, providing a much-needed, albeit faint, sweetness to temper the initial ferocity.

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