RoseOpens with
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaHeart
LeatherDries down to
Nathalie FeisthauerThe nose · 60 fragrances · also made Les Belles de Ricci (1996)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
MDCI Parfums · Sold as masculine
Cuir Cavalier
The low hum of conversation in an intimate bar where leather-bound books line the shelves and the air is filled with a blend of warm spices, floral hints, and rich woods.
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Cuir CavalierLuxury · $250+
50%Similar accords, often for lessLes Absolus d'Orient Oud Essentiel · GuerlainPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019 by MDCI Parfums, Cuir Cavalier is a Leather fragrance crafted by Nathalie Feisthauer. The composition opens with the sharp scent of blood mandarin and saffron, creating an immediate tension that's both unexpected and intriguing. As it settles, rose and iris add soft floral notes to balance the warmth of oud and cedar, while leather and animalic musk anchor the fragrance with a deep, earthy presence.
Apply Cuir Cavalier sparingly — the initial sharpness fades quickly, but the complex base notes continue to evolve throughout the day. It pairs well with casual or formal wear, making it ideal for an evening out where you want a scent that evolves subtly over time.
Fig. 01 — Cuir Cavalier, MDCI Parfums
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Nathalie Feisthauer
The trainee who broke the moldNathalie Feisthauer's vocation became clear the moment she discovered Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.
Designer MDCI Parfums
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The originalCuir CavalierMDCI Parfums · Luxury · $250+Guerlain · 2017Les Absolus d'Orient Oud EssentielShares 5 of its 6 notes$100–250★ 4.13 (1,138)47%Match
Carolina Herrera · 2020Saffron LazuliShares 5 of its 8 notes$100–250★ 4.23 (311)48%Match
Rasasi · 2015Oudh Al Boruzz Rooh Al AssamShares 5 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 4.72 (74)50%Match
Salvatore Ferragamo · 2017Emozione Rosa OrientaleShares 6 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 4.26 (38)
With MDCI Parfums Chypre Palatin
Adds amber, sweet and green; shares rose and leather and 1 more note.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 64%, disliked or hated by 8%.