Parfums MDCI 2013 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Cuir Garamante

by Richard Ibanez

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Parfums MDCI Cuir Garamante is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Richard Ibanez. Cuir Garamante opens with Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Leather, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Labdanum, and Incense. Parfums MDCI's Cuir Garamante carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a love-it-or-hate-it beast, a deeply divisive leather and rose scent that evokes either sophisticated allure or an unpleasant 'sweaty curry' vibe. Approach with caution.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Cuir Garamante 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
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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its rich, oriental character, make it less suited for a typical office environment. However, its refined, luxurious profile is perfect for date nights and formal events, though some find it a bit too intense for casual wear.

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 Garamante opens with a bold, almost boozy, hit of pink pepper, nutmeg, and saffron, delivering a spicy warmth. As it settles, a smooth, slightly animalic leather emerges, beautifully intertwined with a powdery, almost jammy rose. The drydown reveals a comforting base of creamy sandalwood and labdanum, with a smoky whisper of incense and vanilla.

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