Parfum d'Empire 2006 EDP

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Cuir Ottoman

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Parfum d'Empire Cuir Ottoman is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006. Cuir Ottoman opens with Jasmine, Iris, and Labdanum, settles into a heart of Leather, Benzoin, Styrax, and Tolu Balsam, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Incense. Parfum d'Empire's Cuir Ottoman carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a divisive shapeshifter. Some find it a buttery-smooth, sophisticated iris-leather masterpiece, while for others, the opening is an unforgivable journey into 'dirty butthole' territory. Definitely not a blind buy, but if it works with your skin, it's pure class.
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  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Soft
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Cuir Ottoman 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
Moderate
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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its rich, warm accords and slightly challenging opening for some, this isn't an everyday casual or office scent. It shines best in more intimate or formal settings, particularly evenings, where its subtle power can be appreciated.

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

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 Ottoman opens with a challenging, almost animalic leather, quickly softened by a powdery, elegant iris. This interplay evolves into a warm, resinous heart of styrax and benzoin, with a syrupy tolu balsam lending an unexpected rich sweetness. The dry down is a smoky, luxurious blend of incense, vanilla, and tonka, wrapping the refined leather in a cosy, balsamic embrace. Think old-school sophistication with a modern, slightly edgy twist.

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