Cuir Altesse
“Cuir Altesse by David Jourquin is a Leather fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Warmly received so far — a warm spicy, vanilla composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Cuir Altesse by David Jourquin is a Leather fragrance for women. Cuir Altesse was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Cécile Zarokian. Top notes are Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Orange; middle notes are Patchouli, Rose Petals, Cloves, Cumin and Jasmine; base notes are Benzoin, Coumarin, Leather, Vanilla and oak moss.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance
Benzoin
Resin from the Styrax tree, benzoin exudes a rich, sweet aroma with hints of vanilla and incense. Originating from regions like Indonesia and India, it is prized for its complex character that melds earthy and spicy facets into a comforting embrace.
Coumarin
Coumarin's scent is often likened to fresh hay or new-mown grass, with a hint of vanilla sweetness. Derived from tonka beans and other natural sources, it has become a staple in the perfumer’s palette for its ability to enhance both woody and sweet accords.
Leather
Leather is more than just an aroma; it’s a texture, a memory of old books or vintage leather goods. Its scent can be earthy and warm, sometimes tinged with the subtle smokiness of tanning processes, evoking a sense of heritage and craftsmanship.
Cécile Zarokian
Founding perfumer · 25 fragrances · French
Cécile Zarokian is a Paris-based perfumer and CEO who founded her independent creative studio in 2011 after four years of training at Robertet, where she composed her debut fragrance, Epic Woman for Amouage, in 2009 — still a global bestseller. A graduate of ISIPCA, she is the only independent perfumer to have collaborated extensively with Amouage, authoring more than ten fragrances for the house including Material, Opus XIV Royal Tobacco, and the award-winning Outlands. In 2019 she became the first independent perfumer to work with Brazil's heritage brand Granado, creating the top-selling Bossa franchise, and in 2018 she created Ani for Nishane, which became the brand's bestseller. Beyond fragrance creation, she consults on scent branding for clients including Pernod Ricard and Suntory.
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Spiced Vanilla, Smoked Leather
Both fragrances share vanilla and leather, so Cuir Altesse's cardamom and cumin spice deepens once Hero Elixir's smoke and cedarwood are layered on top. The result leans darker and more resinous than either alone, with Cuir Altesse's rose petals keeping a floral trace underneath the smoke.
Spray Cuir Altesse first for its spiced vanilla base, then add Hero Elixir de Parfum over it so the smoke and cedarwood build on top.
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Cuir Altesse + Black Calamus
Great vanilla + amber and vanilla + woody combination
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Cuir Altesse + Speed Legends Night Drive
Great vanilla + woody and vanilla + amber combination
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