Elemi resinOpens with
IrisHeart
LeatherDries down to
Nelly Hachem-RuizThe nose · 14 fragrances · also made Boss The Scent Elixir For Him (2024)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Giorgio Armani · Sold as unisex
Cuir Zerzura
The quiet moments in an upscale lounge, where the rich aroma of leather furniture mingles with soft floral notes and a hint of vanilla.
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Cuir ZerzuraPremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessRaghba For Men · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020 by Giorgio Armani, Cuir Zerzura is a Leather fragrance for women and men, crafted by perfumer Nelly Hachem-Ruiz. The composition opens with elemi resin and violet leaf before revealing the heart of iris, rose, and leather. This blend creates an intriguing tension between floral elegance and animalic warmth, grounded by woody and earthy notes that settle into a base of cedar and bourbon vanilla. Cuir Zerzura is neither overtly masculine nor feminine but rather a sophisticated unisex scent.
For best results, apply Cuir Zerzura to pulse points. The elemi resin and violet leaf top notes are fleeting but impactful; after they fade, the heart of iris and rose emerges to complement the enduring warmth of leather and cedar. It’s a scent that reads better close to skin than in a wide sillage.
Fig. 01 — Cuir Zerzura, Giorgio Armani
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Nelly Hachem-Ruiz
Nelly Hachem-Ruiz is a France-based perfumer who studied at Le Havre University and won a Fragrance Foundation Award in 2016 for Perfume Extraordinaire.
Designer Giorgio Armani
More from the house · founded 1975 · Italy
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 58%, disliked or hated by 4%.