74 community ratings

Cuir (2016)

Name: Cuir (2016)
Brand: Yves Saint Laurent

Perfumer: Ilias Ermenidis

2016UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.3/ 10

Community score
74 ratings

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Yves Saint Laurent Cuir is a discontinued unisex fragrance that softens a smoky, leathery character with sweet, spicy and fruity touches.

Compare

Skunky's take: It shines in the cold, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 72 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.6 /10

Talks even from the 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

95% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Ginger

Saffron absolute

Rum

Heart notesfirst few hours

Osmanthus absolute Black tea

Pipe tobacco

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Gaiac wood Oud Leather

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Creamy
Resinous

What does Cuir (2016) smell like?

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Masculine gets the most votes for character, though plenty of voters call it feminine, so it sits comfortably on either side.

It opens with ginger, saffron absolute and rum, giving a spicy warmth. In the heart, osmanthus absolute, black tea and pipe tobacco add a creamy, powdery sweetness. The base of gaiac wood, oud and leather lays down a woody, smoky floor. Scentologia Dark Opulence and Niche 4 All Blackberry Rum have a close profile.