Cuir Imperial
“Cuir Imperial by Ormonde Jayne is a Leather fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a woody, leather composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2018 by Ormonde Jayne, Cuir Imperial is a Leather fragrance created by perfumer Linda Pilkington. This composition opens with the bright zest of bergamot and pink pepper, which cuts through to the heart of cognac, suede, and leather, creating an intriguing tension between freshness and warmth. The base notes of sandalwood, cedar, vetiver, and tonka bean anchor this scent in a rich, powdery musk that reads as both intimate and commanding.
Composition & Character
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Cuir Imperial’s cognac and pepper top notes are bright but fleeting. Apply two sprays to allow the deeper leathery and woody base to come through, ensuring a lasting warmth close to skin rather than filling the room.
Linda Pilkington
Founding perfumer · 19 fragrances
Linda Pilkington grew up in Cheshire, England, and spent fourteen years in Brazil running a soya bean farm and an ice-cream business before returning to London. A friend's request for a quality scented candle led her into perfumery; when that friend, who worked for Chanel, commissioned a candle, orders grew quickly and she founded the niche house Ormonde Jayne in 2000, named for the road she lived on and her middle name. Her fragrances, created with Geza Schoen, are known for unusual ingredients drawn from her travels.
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The story behind the bottle.
An office at dusk, where the soft glow of lamps highlights the rich textures of leather-bound books and polished wood — a space that feels both grounded and inviting.
Fig. 01 — Cuir Imperial, Ormonde Jayne
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