Dried FruitsOpens with
LeatherHeart
VanillaDries down to
Véronique NybergThe nose · 33 fragrances · also made Gold Myrrh Absolute (2021)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Giorgio Armani · Sold as unisex
Cuir Majeste
The quiet intensity of a leather-bound book in an intimate study, where the smokiness of incense mingles with the soft floral notes of rose and osmanthus.
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Cuir MajestePremium · $100–250
40%Similar accords, often for lessEast · AkroMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares leather, agarwood (oud) and ambroxan8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Cuir Majeste by Giorgio Armani is a sophisticated leather fragrance launched in 2016 and crafted by perfumer Véronique Nyberg. The composition opens with dried fruits and incense, creating an intriguing contrast that sets the stage for its heart notes of osmanthus and may rose. Leather and tobacco form the core of this scent, bringing warmth and depth, while vanilla and agarwood (oud) add a rich, smoky finish. This fragrance is neither traditionally masculine nor feminine, making it a unisex option that appeals to those who appreciate complex layers of aroma.
Apply Cuir Majeste with two sprays — it develops gradually over time. The dried fruit and incense opening is brief, but the rich leather and tobacco base lasts well into the evening. Best worn in cooler months when its warmth feels most comforting.
Fig. 01 — Cuir Majeste, Giorgio Armani
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Véronique Nyberg
From botanist's granddaughter to IFF chemist to perfumerVéronique Nyberg's love of plants, ignited by her botanist grandmother in the French Alps, led her to a doctorate in Organic Chemistry before a trainee position in Grasse as a raw material quality controller.
Designer Giorgio Armani
More from the house · founded 1975 · Italy
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The originalCuir MajesteGiorgio Armani · Premium · $100–250Akro · 2023EastShares Leather, Agarwood (oud) and Ambroxan$40–100★ 3.61 (480)38%Match
ALREHAB PERFUMESAl SharquiahShares Incense, Vanilla and Agarwood (oud)under $40★ 3.94 (500)
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 64%, disliked or hated by 6%.