CardamomOpens with
IncenseHeart
VetiverDries down to
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Atelier des Ors · Sold as unisex
Cuir Sacré
The quiet sophistication of a study where books are lined with leather, the air thick with the scent of smoldering incense and warm spices.
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Cuir SacréLuxury · $250+
45%Similar accords, often for lessWood Blend · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
Main Accords
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The story behind the bottle.
Cuir Sacré by Atelier des Ors, launched in 2015 and crafted by Marie Salamagne, is an exploration of leather, incense, and warm spices. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of cardamom, cypress, and juniper berries before transitioning into the heart where vetiver, cedar needles, and saffron create a rich blend of earthy warmth. Leather notes are woven throughout, giving the composition an enduring smoky character that is both grounding and slightly mysterious.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for maximum impact. The incense notes will dissipate within an hour, but the rich leather base will linger throughout the day, making it perfect for a formal setting or evening event.
Fig. 01 — Cuir Sacré, Atelier des Ors
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Marie Salamagne
Florals reimaginedMarie Salamagne is a perfumer at Firmenich whose name has become synonymous with some of the most talked-about fragrances of the past decade.
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Adds balsamic; shares incense and cypress.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 14%.