Cuir Mandarine
“Cuir Mandarine by David Jourquin is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men”
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Warmly received so far — a patchouli, citrus composition with a tobacco undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Cuir Mandarine by David Jourquin is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Cuir Mandarine was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is David Jourquin. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Pepper; middle notes are Patchouli and Leather; base notes are Tobacco and Amber. Fragrances by David Jourquin are timeless, classical and yet modern, its personal melody does not try to please everyone but to become essential to some. He gave them a personal signature and made them authentic, magnetizing. ''A secret wake like a promise, precious like a confidence, quintessence of pure essences, elegant, sophisticated, powerfully emotional.'' Day version, Cuir Mandarine, is based on patchouli surrounded with contrasting and vibrant mandarin accords, leather and black pepper. Sensuality of the compositions is provided by Virginian blond tobacco, which is as light and bubbly as champagne spreading above lavender and amber. The fragrance is obtainable in 100ml EDP flacons, covered with leather.
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A Signature Fragrance
Tobacco
Tobacco's scent is a complex weave of earthy undertones and sweet, slightly bitter overtones. Derived from the leaves of the Nicotiana plant, this note has been cherished for its ability to evoke a sense of comfort and sophistication in perfumery.
Amber
Amber is an olfactory illusion, conjured from labdanum, benzoin, vanilla, and other resins to evoke the sun-soaked warmth of the Mediterranean coast. Its scent is both earthy and sweet, with a powdery undertone that mimics the richness of ancient incense.
Patchouli
Patchouli emanates from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin, a bush native to Southeast Asia. Its scent is deeply woody with hints of musty earth, warm spices, and a subtle sweetness that can be both comforting and complex. This versatile note has been a staple in perfumery for decades, often used to evoke feelings of nostalgia and grounding.
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Mandarin Tobacco, Plum Oud
Both fragrances share lavender and black pepper, so Cuir Mandarine's mandarin and tobacco warmth meets Paragon's plum and agarwood through that common spiced base. Paragon's sandalwood and palo santo add a woodier finish than Cuir Mandarine's leather alone would give.
Spray Paragon first for its fruity, woody opening, then add Cuir Mandarine over it so the mandarin and tobacco settle into the base.
Initio Parfums Prives — Paragon →
Cuir Mandarine + Eau de Vetyver
Great citrus + aromatic and citrus + woody combination
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Cuir Mandarine + Armani Code Summer pour Homme
Great citrus + woody and citrus + aromatic combination
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