Orto Parisi 2021 Parfum

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Cuoium

by Alessandro Gualtieri

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Orto Parisi Cuoium is a Parfum launched in 2021, created by Alessandro Gualtieri. Cuoium opens with Woody Notes and Animalic, settles into a heart of Violet, and dries down to a base of Cade, Leather, Cedar, and Patchouli. Orto Parisi's Cuoium carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

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.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Woody
  • Clean
  • Calm
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Cuoium Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Animalic58%
Woody Notes42%
Heartas listed
Violet100%
Baseas listed
Leather21%
Incense17%
Cade13%
Cedar13%
Labdanum12%
Patchouli12%
Vanilla11%

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

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.

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

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

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.

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