The Perfume Library

Cuir de R'Eve

7.9

David Jourquin · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

David Jourquin Cuir de R'Eve is a women's perfume that sets a sweet, powdery floral base against leathery, spicy and smoky edges. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. It reads mostly as feminine. Pink pepper, clove and bergamot open it with a spicy, fresh start. In the heart, heliotrope, orris butter and red fruits bring a powdery, fruity softness. Leather, vanilla and patchouli dominate the base, sweetening it while the earthy, smoky side comes forward. Kenzo Madly Kenzo! Oud Collection and Carolina Herrera Platinum Leather have a close profile.

Cuir Altesse

7.6

David Jourquin · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

David Jourquin Cuir Altesse is a sweet, spicy leather fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is classed as feminine. It opens with orange, cardamom and pink pepper, bright but already spiced. In the heart, cumin, clove and patchouli build a spicy, earthy base, while jasmine and rose soften the floral side. As it dries, leather comes forward, with vanilla and benzoin giving it a sweet, resinous warmth and oakmoss adding earthy depth. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a good share see it as masculine.

Cuir Mandarine

7.7

David Jourquin · 2011

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

David Jourquin Cuir Mandarine is a sweet, spicy leather scent with smoky, earthy and woody sides that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with lavender, and the heart brings together leather, mandarin orange, black pepper and Virginia tobacco. The fruity sweetness of the mandarin softens the smoky edge of the leather, while the pepper adds spice. Patchouli in the base settles it onto an earthy, resinous footing. Most voters find both its longevity and its sillage good. Autumn and winter lead, spring is a possible second choice, and few pick summer. It is worn for evenings and nights out as well as casual leisure. Though it is classed as masculine, a share of voters also read it as feminine.

Cuir Tabac

8.1

David Jourquin · 2011

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

David Jourquin Cuir Tabac is a men's fragrance that sets lavender, tobacco, musk and patchouli in a smoky, leathery frame. Sweet and spicy accords lead; it opens on lavender, tobacco and musk sit in the heart, and patchouli anchors the base. Oriental, woody and resinous tones run alongside animal and earthy touches. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and very few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out; most voters call it masculine, with a classic feel as well. Sospiro Afgano Puro and Xerjoff Zanzibar / Najaf have a close profile.

Cuir Caraïbes

7.3

David Jourquin · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

David Jourquin Cuir Caraïbes is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that sets the warm, woody side of leather against a spicy, fruity brightness. Bergamot and citrus fruits give it a crisp footing, while ginger and Jamaican pepper add spice. Green mango and white blossoms sweeten and soften the mix. Leather, patchouli, vetiver and gaiac wood supply the woody, leathery depth, with amber rounding off the warmth. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring, followed by fall and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Dior Homme Cologne and Montblanc Explorer Extreme share a close profile.

Cuir Solaire

6.7

David Jourquin · 2015

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

David Jourquin Cuir Solaire is a perfume for spring and autumn days or relaxed leisure time, where bright citrus and flowers meet leather. Bergamot, orange and petitgrain give it a bright citrus side, while jasmine, orange blossom and heliotrope add a soft, powdery floral note. Vanilla and amber bring sweetness, and leather, patchouli and clove carry a spicy, leathery warmth. Marine notes sit within the mix as well. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most voters suggest spring and autumn, with winter and summer not far behind, and it is chosen most for leisure, evenings and nights out. It is presented as a women's perfume, though some voters also find a masculine side in it. Fendi Fan di Fendi Extrême and Guerlain L'Initial have a close profile.

Cuir Vénitien

6.8

David Jourquin · 2016

Aquatic · Fruity · Sweet

David Jourquin Cuir Vénitien is a women's fragrance that pairs the freshness of bitter orange and bergamot with a floral heart of May rose and jasmine, settling on leather and white musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are tentative. It reads feminine; no season or occasion clearly stands out. It opens with aquatic notes, bitter orange and bergamot, a watery, citrusy start. In the heart, May rose and jasmine meet the sweet, fruity tones of plum and passion fruit, with prunol adding depth. The base of leather, white musk and Atlas cedar leaves it powdery, woody and leathery, while the aquatic and synthetic accords keep a cool edge. Bottega Veneta Eau de Velours and Zara Vibrant Leather Winter have a close profile.

David Jourquin · 2022

Citrus · Green · Synthetic