Cuir Intense
“Cuir Intense by Guerlain is a Leather fragrance for women and men”
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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 2024, Cuir Intense by Guerlain is a Leather fragrance for both women and men, crafted by master perfumer Thierry Wasser. This scent explores the contrasting dimensions of leather, with cedar, sandalwood, and tobacco notes creating its darker accents. An osmanthus accord adds a lighter touch, balancing the composition between warmth and depth. Cuir Intense is part of Guerlain's Absolus Allegoria collection, known for using luxurious materials like French vanilla and ylang-ylang from their own plantations in Comoro Islands.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Cuir Intense with two sprays — the tobacco and leather notes take about an hour to fully bloom. This fragrance reads better close to the skin than across a room, so layering is key for optimal effect.
Thierry Wasser
Founding perfumer · 253 fragrances · French
Thierry Wasser is a contemporary perfumer who as of 2008 was appointed as the in-house perfumer of Guerlain. Prior to this he worked under the fragrance firms Firmenich and Givaudan.
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The story behind the bottle.
The tactile experience of a well-worn leather jacket, where the initial smokiness gives way to a subtle sweetness as it settles on your skin.
Fig. 01 — Cuir Intense, Guerlain
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