Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum
“Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum by Chanel is a Leather fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a leather, white floral composition with a smoky undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2016 by Chanel, Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum is a composition that defies the conventional boundaries of leather fragrances. It opens with an aromatic blend of citrus — mandarin orange and bergamot — which cuts through the richness of the smoky tobacco and birch notes that follow. The heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, and rose adds layers of floral warmth, while the base of leather and resins grounds it in a deep, enveloping embrace. This fragrance is not just about the traditional charm of leather; instead, it captures the essence of an enigmatic journey through a textured landscape.
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Application Tips
Given its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, one or two sprays are sufficient to carry the fragrance throughout the day. It settles into the skin over time, so it's best applied in the morning for a full experience.
Ernest Beaux
Founding perfumer · 18 fragrances · b. 1881 · French
“I presented Mademoiselle Chanel with samples numbered one through five, and twenty through twenty-four. She chose number five.”
Ernest Beaux is the perfumer who changed everything. Born in Moscow to a Franco-Russian family, he served as an officer in World War I before entering the laboratories of A. Rallet & Co. in Grasse. In 1921, he presented Coco Chanel with a series of experimental samples — and sample number five became Chanel No. 5, arguably the most famous fragrance ever created. By boldly incorporating synthetic aldehydes into a floral bouquet, Beaux shattered the conventions of natural perfumery and ushered in the modern age. His legacy is not merely a fragrance but an entirely new way of thinking about scent.
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About the Brand
Chanel
The epitome of French elegance and timeless sophistication
Founded by Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel, the house has defined luxury perfumery through restraint, precision, and abstract elegance. From the revolutionary No. 5 to modern classics like Bleu de Chanel, Chanel fragrances are known for their refined, wearable luxury.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intensity of a dimly lit room where smoky tobacco and floral notes intertwine, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and mysterious.
Fig. 01 — Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum, Chanel
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