Cuir Absolu
Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian
Votes lean masculine
17 ratings
From your scent profile
A unisex citrus and fruity perfume by Elie Saab, released in 2016.
Skunky's take: A fresh breeze, my nose just got some air.
How does it perform?
From 28 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.
Blind buy 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Smoky
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
SmokySmells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026