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Serge Lutens

Cuir mauresque

Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake

1996UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.7/ 10
Community score
225 ratings
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Serge Lutens Cuir mauresque is a spicy, leathery unisex scent built on cinnamon, cumin and clove, warmed by amber and frankincense.

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How does it perform?

From 169 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.9 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low 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.

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Animal
  7. Resinous
  8. 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
  • Evening
    34%
  • Nighttime
    29%
  • Casual
    19%
  • Daytime
    10%
  • Office
    7%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026