Parfums MDCI 2019 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Cuir Cavalier

by Nathalie Feisthauer

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Parfums MDCI Cuir Cavalier is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Nathalie Feisthauer. Cuir Cavalier opens with Blood Mandarin, Rose, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Iris, and Honey, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Cedar, and Oud. Parfums MDCI's Cuir Cavalier carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A powerhouse leather scent that's divisive but undeniably bold. If you can handle the saffron bomb and want to make a statement, this might be your knight in shining armour. Not for the faint of heart or nose.
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  • Bold
  • Bright
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
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Cuir Cavalier 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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With enormous sillage and eternal longevity, this scent is far too potent for an office setting. It's built for evenings and grand events, perfect for making an impression on a date or at a formal gathering where its luxurious character can shine.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 Cavalier bursts open with a bright, almost tangy blood mandarin, quickly intertwined with a rich, somewhat metallic saffron and a fresh rose. As it settles, a smooth, slightly powdery iris emerges, softened by a touch of honey, before the composition deepens into a luxurious, polished leather. The base is an opulent blend of woods-oud and cedar-with creamy vanilla and tonka, grounded by a clean musk, creating a complex and sophisticated dry down.

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