33 community ratings

Cuir Vicuna

2022UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.2/ 10

Community score
33 ratings

Katana Cuir Vicuna is a unisex scent that links the brightness of bergamot, cinnamon and orange to a leathery, smoky base of Russian castoreum and patchouli; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 26 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.3 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

70% 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

Bergamot Cinnamon Orange

Heart notesfirst few hours

Frankincense Black tea Siam benzoin

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Russian castoreum

Patchouli Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Green
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky
Leathery

What does Cuir Vicuna smell like?

It opens with bergamot and orange giving a citrus lift, while cinnamon adds spicy warmth. In the heart, frankincense, black tea and Siam benzoin bring a resinous, slightly green softness. The base of Russian castoreum, patchouli and vetiver settles it into a leathery, woody, earthy dry-down.

Longevity and projection are rated good, though few have voted. The leathery, smoky build suits cooler weather, and it can be worn by anyone. Its profile is close to SuléKó Baba Yaga and Zara LTH/02 Leather Freestyle.