2016
Cuir Andalou
Rania JouanehThe nose · 10 fragrances · also made Ambre Loup (2012)Portrait →

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Rania J  ·  Sold as unisex

Cuir Andalou

The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, in a dimly lit bar where oud and leather mingle.

4.01208 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
leatherwoodysmokyvioletpowderyanimalic
Cuir Andalou

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting65% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak10%
Weak3%
Moderate22%
Long lasting54%
Eternal10%
SillageModerate45% say strong or enormous
Intimate11%
Moderate44%
Strong31%
Enormous15%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine64%
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Unisex36%
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Feminine0%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Cuir Andalou by Rania J was launched in 2016 and is a composition that blends the ruggedness of leather with the smoky warmth of oud. The fragrance opens with a bold leather accord, juxtaposed with the subtle sweetness of violet and powdery notes. This creates an intriguing tension between the raw and the refined. At its heart, Cuir Andalou captures the essence of the Andalusian landscape — warm, earthy, and evocative.

How to wear it

Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points. The smoky and warm spicy notes will develop gradually over time, so it’s best not to layer too much initially. This fragrance is particularly suited for cooler evenings when the base of oud and powdery accords can fully unfold.

Fig. 01 — Cuir Andalou, Rania J

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Rania Jouaneh portrait
03 · The nose

Rania Jouaneh

Rania Jouaneh was born in Jordan, the great-granddaughter of a Middle Eastern spice trader, and moved with her family through Morocco before settling in France.

10fragrances

Designer Rania J

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Cuir AndalouAmbre Loup
Try it layered

With Rania J Ambre Loup

Adds amber, balsamic and vanilla; shares agarwood (oud).

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.01/ 5 · 208 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 12%.

Love38%
Like38%
OK13%
Dislike11%
Hate0%
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