Cuir mauresque
Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake
Votes lean masculine
225 ratings
From your scent profile
Serge Lutens Cuir mauresque is a spicy, leathery unisex scent built on cinnamon, cumin and clove, warmed by amber and frankincense.
Skunky's take: The flowers do the talking, the rest listens.
How does it perform?
From 169 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
79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Resinous
- Smoky
What does Cuir mauresque smell like?
Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though it works as a unisex scent.
A sweet, resinous warmth leads. Cinnamon, nutmeg and clove add spice, while frankincense, myrrh and styrax settle it onto a smoky, resinous base. Cedar and oud give it a woody frame, musk and civet add an animal depth, and orange blossom brings a soft floral touch.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Winter
- 37%Autumn
- 14%Spring
- 9%Summer
- Evening34%
- Nighttime29%
- Casual19%
- Daytime10%
- Office7%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026

















