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Ilias ErmenidisThe nose · 49 fragrances · also made Althaïr (2023)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as unisex
Cuir
The hushed intimacy of a well-worn leather armchair by an open fireplace, where the scent of tobacco and warm spices intertwine with the comforting embrace of wood.
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CuirPremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessSalvatore Ferragamo Ferragamo Oud · Salvatore FerragamoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Yves Saint Laurent, Cuir is a fragrance that captures the essence of modern sophistication with a nod to classic luxury. Perfumer Ilias Ermenidis crafts a composition centered around leather and woody notes, infused with warm spices like saffron and ginger, and grounded by rich tobacco and oud. This unisex scent offers an intriguing blend of animalic warmth and sweet complexity, making it a compelling choice for those who appreciate depth and character in their fragrances.
Apply Cuir to pulse points for a balanced experience — the spicy top notes will fade within an hour, but the rich base of leather and oud will linger throughout the day. This fragrance reads better close to skin rather than in a larger space.
Fig. 01 — Cuir, Yves Saint Laurent
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Ilias Ermenidis
An artist in residence, in five languagesIlias Ermenidis is a perfumer born in Constantinople who spent his early childhood there before moving to Athens; his passion for fragrance began during summer internships at his father's flavors and fragrance factory in Istanbul.
The Cuir line
3 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 9%.