Cuir
“Cuir by Yves Saint Laurent is a Leather fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a leather, woody composition with a tobacco undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2016 by Yves Saint Laurent, Cuir is a fragrance that captures the essence of modern sophistication with a nod to classic luxury. Perfumer Ilias Ermenidis crafts a composition centered around leather and woody notes, infused with warm spices like saffron and ginger, and grounded by rich tobacco and oud. This unisex scent offers an intriguing blend of animalic warmth and sweet complexity, making it a compelling choice for those who appreciate depth and character in their fragrances.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Cuir to pulse points for a balanced experience — the spicy top notes will fade within an hour, but the rich base of leather and oud will linger throughout the day. This fragrance reads better close to skin rather than in a larger space.
Ilias Ermenidis
Founding perfumer · 49 fragrances
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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Edited by Scentsation Editorial
The story behind the bottle.
The hushed intimacy of a well-worn leather armchair by an open fireplace, where the scent of tobacco and warm spices intertwine with the comforting embrace of wood.
Fig. 01 — Cuir, Yves Saint Laurent
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