Pierre Guillaume Paris 2004 Edp

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Cuir Venenum 03

by Pierre Guillaume

Pierre Guillaume Paris Cuir Venenum 03 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Pierre Guillaume. Cuir Venenum 03 opens with Orange Blossom and Lemon, settles into a heart of Coconut, and dries down to a base of Leather, Honey, Musk, and Cedar. Pierre Guillaume Paris's Cuir Venenum 03 carries an Acquired verdict, a leather-led wear.

This one is a properly divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it affair that challenges perceptions of what a leather fragrance can be. Expect everything from grape soda to burnt plastic to boozy, smoky delight.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Modern
Cuir Venenum 03 Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16%
Floral 17%
Fruity 19%
Green 1%
Sweet 28%
Warm 6%
Woody 6%
Earthy 6%
Animalic 16%
Fresh 21%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong, often provocative scent profile and significant sillage, Cuir Venenum is best reserved for intimate or special occasions. It's too bold and potentially distracting for office wear or formal events, but shines on a date or for casual, confident outings.

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About

Cuir Venenum opens with a blast of sweet, almost syrupy orange blossom and bright lemon, immediately setting a unique tone. The heart introduces a creamy, tropical coconut, then descends into a surprisingly soft, nuanced leather. It's not a harsh, acrid leather; instead, it's smoothed out by honeyed sweetness, resinous myrrh, and warm musk, underpinned by dry cedar. Some detectable smoky, boozy, or even 'grape' facets add to its complex and sometimes unsettling character.