Cuir Caraïbes
49 ratings
From your scent profile
David Jourquin Cuir Caraïbes is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that sets the warm, woody side of leather against a spicy, fruity brightness.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 46 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
67% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Leathery
What does Cuir Caraïbes smell like?
Bergamot and citrus fruits give it a crisp footing, while ginger and Jamaican pepper add spice. Green mango and white blossoms sweeten and soften the mix. Leather, patchouli, vetiver and gaiac wood supply the woody, leathery depth, with amber rounding off the warmth.
Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Dior Homme Cologne and Montblanc Explorer Extreme share a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Spring
- 28%Autumn
- 23%Summer
- 11%Winter
- Casual30%
- Daytime20%
- Evening19%
- Office15%
- Nighttime14%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
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