L'Orchestre Parfum 2017 EDP

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Cuir Kora

by Amélie Bourgeois , Anne-Sophie Behaghel

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L'Orchestre Parfum Cuir Kora is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Amélie Bourgeois and Anne-Sophie Behaghel. Cuir Kora opens with Spicy Notes, Cardamom, Elemi, and Plum, settles into a heart of Leather, Saffron, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Rosewood, Benzoin, and Amberwood. L'Orchestre Parfum's Cuir Kora carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Some find its leathery fruit a masterpiece of elegant masculinity, others are put off by a sour, almost 'angry' opening. If you fancy a challenge and appreciate a sophisticated, dry leather, it's worth a sniff.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
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Cuir Kora 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold leather and spice profile, coupled with strong performance, makes it a bit much for the office. However, its sophisticated and sensual character is ideal for dates and formal events, though some find it versatile enough for everyday wear in cooler weather.

About

Cuir Kora opens with a surprisingly juicy yet spiced fruit accord, where sweet mango and plum mingle with the sharp kick of cardamom and elemi. This quickly gives way to a dominant, refined leather heart, softened by a touch of saffron, before settling into a deep, warm base of patchouli, amberwood, and benzoin, with a subtle woody dryness from rosewood.

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Where to buy

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