Molinard 2015 EDP

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Cuir

by Thomas Fontaine

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Molinard Cuir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Thomas Fontaine. Cuir opens with Bergamot, Nutmeg, and Lemon Verbena, settles into a heart of Lavender, Lily, Pepper, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Leather. Molinard's Cuir carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's proper divisive, a real love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Some reckon it's a unique smoky leather dream, others get pure BBQ sauce or burnt bandages. Sample first, unless you fancy smelling like a meat feast or a medical mishap.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Edgy
  • Cozy
  • Confident
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Cuir 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, often smoky and animalic character, coupled with reports of strong projection (or conversely, poor longevity), makes it less suited for professional or active settings. However, its unique and intriguing profile lends itself well to date nights or casual wear when you want to stand out.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena

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

Molinary Cuir opens with a zesty, almost candied lemon verbena and bergamot, quickly spiced up by warm nutmeg. The heart reveals a curious blend of aromatic lavender and peppery saffron, occasionally hinting at a medicinal edge. The base is an elusive leather, sometimes smoky and animalic, other times faint, mingling with woody, ambery undertones.

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Complement

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Where to buy

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