Serge Lutens 1996 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Cuir Mauresque

by Christopher Sheldrake

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Serge Lutens Cuir Mauresque is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1996, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Cuir Mauresque opens with Caraway, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, and Clove, settles into a heart of Leather, Amber, Myrrh, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Civet, and Styrax. Serge Lutens's Cuir Mauresque carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a bold, complex leather that you'll either adore or recoil from. It's an intoxicating classic that demands attention, but be warned: some find its vintage animalic edge too much to handle.
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  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
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Cuir Mauresque 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. The syrupy amber and warm-spice opening and deep, animalic leather body suit autumn and winter best, with the myrrh-resin drydown reading thick and enveloping on warm skin.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense, complex leather character make it a poor office or sport choice, but a strong pick for date nights and formal cool-weather evenings where the rich, animalic depth can shine. Casual daytime wear can read overwhelming.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 Mauresque opens with a rich, almost syrupy amber and warm spice blend, featuring prominent cinnamon and clove, before a deeply animalic leather comes through, hinting at civet and musk. Myrrh and styrax lend a smoky, balsamic depth, while a ghost of orange blossom adds a touch of delicate sweetness to this opulent, intricate tapestry. It's a journey from spicy warmth to a sophisticated, leathery embrace.

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