252 community ratings

Rose & Cuir

Name: Rose & Cuir
Brand: Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle

Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena

2019WomenClassic

7.3/ 10

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252 ratings

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Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Rose & Cuir pairs blackcurrant, geranium and Nepalese sichuan pepper with a woody, leathery base, giving a fresh, green scent with a dry edge.

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How does it perform?

From 208 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.2 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% 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

Blackcurrant Geranium

Nepalese sichuan pepper

Bourbon geranium

Heart notesfirst few hours

Cedarwood Vetiver

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Isobutyl quinoline

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody
Leathery

What does Rose & Cuir smell like?

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer and winter further behind. Leisure, evening and daily wear lead, while business and night out follow closely. It is classed as feminine, yet voters read it as both feminine and masculine.

The top opens with blackcurrant and two kinds of geranium, sharpened by sichuan pepper into a fruity, green freshness. Cedarwood and vetiver in the heart pull it towards a dry, woody line, and isobutyl quinoline in the base carries the leathery note. Joop! What About Adam and Atkinsons Posh on the Green have a close profile.