87 community ratings

Cuir Celeste

Name: Cuir Celeste
Brand: Ex Nihilo

Perfumer: Quentin Bisch

2018UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.4/ 10

Community score
87 ratings

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Ex Nihilo Cuir Celeste is a unisex fragrance that sets the fresh, green opening of black pepper, galbanum and violet leaf against a leathery, powdery base.

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How does it perform?

From 71 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.1 /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.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Cuir Celeste smell like?

The opening is led by the spice of black pepper alongside the green of galbanum and violet leaf. In the heart, ambrette and osmanthus add a soft, creamy floral touch. The base of musk, Akigalawood®, patchouli, cypriol and leathery notes dries down woody and leathery, with a slightly synthetic sheen.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and it leans towards business and leisure wear, with night out close behind. Votes for masculine and feminine character are nearly even, so it sits comfortably on either side. Emir Celestial and Chopard Musk Malaki have a close profile.