Animal notesOpens with
VioletHeart
LeatherDries down to
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Orto Parisi · Sold as unisex
Cuoium
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where the aroma of incense and leather blends with the warmth of a city bar.
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CuoiumLuxury · $250+
47%Similar accords, often for lessAmber Kiso · DS&DurgaPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
The story behind the bottle.
Cuoium, launched by Orto Parisi in 2021 and crafted by Alessandro Gualtieri, is an animalic-leather fragrance that marries the warmth of amber and musk with the smoky depth of incense and cade oil. The composition opens with a bold blend of animal notes and violet, creating a tension between modernity and tradition. This distinctive juxtaposition is further accentuated by the heart of leather and incense, which gives way to a rich base of cedar, labdanum, patchouli, and vanilla. It's neither overtly sweet nor overpowering, making it an intriguing choice for those who appreciate complexity.
This fragrance blooms slowly; give it at least an hour for its full character to emerge. It reads better close to skin than across a room, so apply directly to pulse points for maximum impact.
Fig. 01 — Cuoium, Orto Parisi
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Alessandro Gualtieri
The nose who won't name his notesAlessandro Gualtieri is an Italian perfumer known for his avant-garde approach to fragrance.
Designer Orto Parisi
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 17%.