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Cuir Soyeux
The hush of a library at dusk, where the scent of old books and leather bindings mingles with a faint sweetness from nearby flowers.
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Cuir SoyeuxPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessExtreme Leather · MontblancMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019 by Francesca Bianchi, Cuir Soyeux is a Leather fragrance that marries the richness of powdery and floral notes with the warmth of vanilla and leather. The composition opens with an iris-led yellow floral accord that adds a subtle sweetness to the blend, while the heart features a soft florality that contrasts beautifully against the animalic undertones. This interplay creates a distinctive balance where the leathery depth is softened by powdery and woody notes, making it both modern and lasting.
Apply Cuir Soyeux to pulse points for a more intimate experience — it reads best close to skin rather than projecting widely. The vanilla base blooms after an hour, so give it time to settle before you layer on additional sprays.
Fig. 01 — Cuir Soyeux, Francesca Bianchi
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Francesca Bianchi
A self-taught cult perfumer in AmsterdamFrancesca Bianchi is an Italian-born perfumer who studied History of Art, specializing in the twentieth century, before working in art book publishing across Florence, Berlin, Luxembourg, and Amsterdam.
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Warmly received so far: loved by 55%, disliked or hated by 18%.