Cuir Intense is a leather fragrance that launched in 2024. Created by Thierry Wasser, it is part of the Absolus Allegoria Collection. It explores the contrasting dimensions of leather and is a smooth leather scent between light and shadow. Cuir Intense, the power of a leather that reveals its contrasting dimensions in the secret of night. Cedar, sandalwood and tobacco notes underscore its darkest accents, while osmanthus accord brings out its soft light. Absolus Allegoria, the absolute fragrance collection, is an enchanting and mysterious journey to the heart of the world’s wonders once night falls: fragrance trails celebrating deep and powerful nature, revealed by striking contrasts by moonlight. "I wanted to explore all of leather's facets, its strength, its softness and its sensuality, and all within a creation that plays with contrasts, light and shadows.” - Thierry Wasser, Guerlain Master Perfumer. Cuir Intense is an eau de parfum, edp.
Fragrantica: "This one is pretty a-ma-zing. Perhaps the most authentic leather scent on the market, even if a little heavy on the norlimbanol (woody-oudy aroma chemical). Great alone, but fantastic layered with other fragrances -specially classic sweet orientals (Shalimar Parfum, Habit Rouge Parfum, Samsara Eau de Parfum) and iris or violet scents (L'Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum, Iris Poudre Eau de Parfum, Iris de Nuit Eau de Parfum)."
Fragrantica: "It’s the deep, dark and smoky leather scent with a bunch of lovely fresh spices. It’s softened with some powdery notes (iris or maybe it’s just osmanthus??). It’s on the edge to be animalic, but it’s still very clean and even creamy. Beautiful creation!"
Fragrantica: "The first sniff was overwhelming leather and I wasn't exactly sold but the drydown is BEYOND GORGEOUS. Takes a sweet and sensual turn, it feels like a different fragrance. This is a masterclass in lovely wearable Leather!"
Fragrantica: "Got this for my husband. Makes me go feral, love how dark and creamy and complex it is. Leather, tobacco well done and extremely good projection and longevity, completely worth every penny you spend."
Fragrantica: "A very realistic smell of actual leather. It is an amazing interpretation of leather by the perfumer. It's one of the easiest going leather fragrances/least animalic leather fragrances. It smells super luxurious and it's notes all work together towards the same scent. An excellent choice for those who are currently in search of leather fragrances as beginners. Not that people used to leather won't love it as well, because they will but since it's animalic side is toned down it's an excellent leather to begin with."
Fragrantica: "Stunning leather perfume. This is the perfect in between Ombre Leather by Tom Ford and Cuoium by Orto Parisi. It is not as clean as the first, but also not as dirty as the latter. Spectacular performance on my skin. Blind bought this and I can say I'm very happy with it, but I would not suggest others to do the same: it is a potent concoction."
