Orto Parisi 2021 Edp

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Cuoium

by Alessandro Gualtieri

Orto Parisi Cuoium is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Alessandro Gualtieri. The fragrance opens with Woody and Animalic, settles into a heart of Violet, and dries down to a base of Labdanum, Leather, Patchouli, and Cedar.

Our verdict on Cuoium: Acquired

This isn't just a scent; it's a declaration. Cuoium is a polarising masterpiece: some find it an unwearable atrocity, a rank explosion of barnyard and ashtray, while others hail it as the ultimate animalic leather. It's potent, daring, and absolutely not for the faint-hearted. If you want a fragrance that smells like a wild animal in a biker jacket, then this is for you.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Woody
  • Clean
  • Calm
Cuoium Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 24%
Fruity 0%
Green 3%
Sweet 14%
Warm 10%
Woody 22%
Earthy 20%
Animalic 21%
Fresh 7%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date

Cuoium's beast mode performance and intensely animalic, smoky leather profile make it completely unsuitable for office or sport. It's a statement scent best reserved for casual evening wear or intimate dates where its raw, sensual power can be appreciated without overwhelming a room.

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About

Cuoium crashes onto the skin with a brutal, untamed animalic and woody assault, an uncompromising opening that screams raw hide. This intense introduction softens to a heart of subtle violet, which, rather than sweetening, adds a dry, almost dusty floral edge. The dry-down is where the true beast emerges: a deep, smoky leather, rich with labdanum, earthy patchouli, and smouldering incense, all underscored by an oily, almost tarry cade and a surprising whisper of vanilla for depth. It’s a primal, visceral experience from start to finish.