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Giorgio Armani · Sold as unisex
Cuir Noir
The plush leather seats of an upscale office conference room, where the warmth of rich leather meets soft powdery notes, creating a cocoon of refined comfort and focus.
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Cuir NoirPremium · $100–250How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2011 by Giorgio Armani, Cuir Noir is a leather fragrance crafted by perfumer Nathalie Lorson. The composition opens with warm spicy and powdery notes that create an immediate sense of depth and richness. As it evolves, the scent unfolds into a complex blend of vanilla, amber, and oud, underscored by a base of woody and animalic accords, evoking the essence of sophisticated leather upholstery. This fragrance is neither masculine nor feminine in its traditional sense, embodying a unisex elegance that feels both modern and lasting.
Apply Cuir Noir with two sprays — it blooms on skin within an hour, allowing the warm vanilla and amber to meld seamlessly with the base notes. Ideal for cooler evenings or indoors when its richness is most appreciated.
Fig. 01 — Cuir Noir, Giorgio Armani
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Nathalie Lorson
The fragrance chameleonNathalie Lorson is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most versatile noses working today.
Designer Giorgio Armani
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