LeatherOpens with
VioletHeart
OudDries down to
Fabrice PellegrinThe nose · 176 fragrances · also made 24 rue de l'Université (2017)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 Sublime Oud
The quiet confidence of a well-curated leather-bound library, where the scent of books and suede mingles with subtle floral undertones.
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Cuir Sublime OudPremium · $100–250
58%Similar accords, often for lessScent #1 · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares leather and violet8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Cuir Sublime Oud by Yves Saint Laurent, launched in 2025 and created by perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin, is a powerful woody fragrance that captures the opulence of oud with a soft suede touch and the gentle caress of violet. This composition blends leather's rugged warmth with the delicate floral notes of violet, creating a juxtaposition that speaks to both modernity and elegance. The smoky undertones of oud add depth and sophistication, making it an intriguing choice for those who appreciate complexity in their fragrances.
Apply Cuir Sublime Oud in light layers — the violet notes are delicate but linger close to skin. The smoky base of oud takes time to bloom, so it’s best experienced up close rather than from a distance.
Fig. 01 — Cuir Sublime Oud, Yves Saint Laurent
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Fabrice Pellegrin
The Mediterranean dreamerFabrice Pellegrin is a senior perfumer at Firmenich whose work radiates the warmth and color of his native Provence. Trained at ISIPCA, he has composed for an impressive roster of houses including Diptyque, Acqua di Parma, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Kenzo.
The Cuir line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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The originalCuir Sublime OudYves Saint Laurent · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2018Scent #1Shares Leather and Violetunder $40★ 4.20 (225)66%Match
Hugo Boss · 2024The Collection Wild VioletAll 2 of its listed notes are in this one$40–100★ 3.81 (43)60%Match
Zara · 2019Zara Night Pour Homme Eau de ParfumShares Leather and Violetunder $40★ 4.11 (38)50%Match
Zara · 2025Vibrant Leather Oud OasisShares Violet and Oudunder $40★ 4.13 (45)
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 54%, disliked or hated by 18%.