Smells like a cheap bazaar
I don't smell leather. but I do smell a slightly better than cheap patchoulli. Awful. I had to wash it off.
Serge Lutens Cuir Mauresque is smooth, elegant leather, accented with spice and incense notes. Not as leathery as some other famous leather fragrances, this is one that can be worn easily for day.
from whatmenshouldsmelllike - "... there is a crudeness to Cuir Mauresque that reminds me of humid market streets and cheap incense- not exactly something I aspire to smell like, but I am attracted all the same. In addition to leather, Cuir Mauresque is a rich offering of citrus rind, spices, burnt resins and expressive florals. The story begins with mandarin, a note that freshens the buttery floral described by most as orange blossom but in truth it is something much more complex- a bouquet of varied white blooms. Tuberose, jasmine, ylang ylang are all flowers that come to mind when I try to decipher its makeup. It is this shape shifting floral accord that makes Cuir Mauresque so vibrant and more interesting than some other leathers on the perfume counter..."
from perfumesmellinthings - "Serge Lutens line of fragrances, both export and exclusive, is the one that agrees with my skin chemistry the most. I had incredible luck with his scents; out of over thirty pefumes in his line, I dislike only one and am a little ambivalent about four or five. Cuir Mauresque used to fall into that second category of scents I just could not quite “understand” and truly love. I am not sure what unfortunate foible of my skin chemistry made me unable to fully appreciate this wonderful scent and see it for what it is, a complex, dark, warm, infinitely enjoyable leather fragrance quite unlike any other. I am glad that the cloud lifted. Cuir Mauresque is now one of my favorite Lutens scents and is undoubtedly full bell jar worthy."
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| Perfume Name | Serge Lutens Cuir Mauresque |
| Year Introduced | 1996 |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Collection | Gratte-ciel (Skyscraper) |
| Notes | Amber, myrrh, burnt styrax, incense, cinnamon, aloe wood, cedar, civet, nutmeg, clove, cumin, musk, mandarin peel and orange blossom |
| Country of Origin | France |
I don't smell leather. but I do smell a slightly better than cheap patchoulli. Awful. I had to wash it off.
I’m new to the fragrance scene, and I am learning to understand fragrances. Leather can be a difficult one—it can have so many angles in which how it’s introduced. This leather opens with up warm, sweet, spicy-smokey incense. This is a Serge Lutens signature fragrance with an abundance of spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin, and clove. The leather may remind of an old leather saddle many years ago at a friend’s horse stable—minus the sweetness. With SL perfumes it takes a few wears to really understand what’s happening throughout the dry down. I like Cuir Mauresque more every time I wear it—nose training! This fragrance is one of those fragrances that you either do or you don’t like. It’s best suited for fall or winter and maybe, but I can see me wearing some in spring. The orange blossom is beautiful and gives it floral feel. Jasmine is not mentioned but there’s plenty cozily swaddling the sophisticated leather. As far as the bold, confident female audience, it’s the mysterious Arabian aroma, civet, musk, amber, jasmine, and floral orange blossom that make desirable/wearable for them in my opinion. However, it’s what some of the men like as well. Unisex! For me, this is a blue jean, tee-shirt, or any type of stylish shirt with this fragrance. Casual guy, causal girl. I see it rugged as well. Full bottle worthy! I wish SL was still sold in USA. I will this about Serge Lutens and his fragrances. It helps to do some research on this perfumer to understand and appreciate his approach to what he does. He’s like no other; he’s rare as are his fragrances and the material he uses for them. A true artist, as I understand it. There is so much history and thought included in what he does to produce his work. That’s what transports me in. The more I understand, the more I appreciate. From what I understand, he prefers to be around people that are not like himself--professional and highly accomplished (he says they’re boring); rather he likes persons that are hungry and creative and haven’t lost that passion. In comparison, it’s like a middle-aged person going back to college and loving the enthusiastic, lively, environment of college youth; vs. being around people that are middle-aged, burn-out, and have lost ambition and zeal.
I don't smell leather. but I do smell a slightly better than cheap patchoulli. Awful. I had to wash it off.
I’m new to the fragrance scene, and I am learning to understand fragrances. Leather can be a difficult one—it can have so many angles in which how it’s introduced. This leather opens with up warm, sweet, spicy-smokey incense. This is a Serge Lutens signature fragrance with an abundance of spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin, and clove. The leather may remind of an old leather saddle many years ago at a friend’s horse stable—minus the sweetness. With SL perfumes it takes a few wears to really understand what’s happening throughout the dry down. I like Cuir Mauresque more every time I wear it—nose training! This fragrance is one of those fragrances that you either do or you don’t like. It’s best suited for fall or winter and maybe, but I can see me wearing some in spring. The orange blossom is beautiful and gives it floral feel. Jasmine is not mentioned but there’s plenty cozily swaddling the sophisticated leather. As far as the bold, confident female audience, it’s the mysterious Arabian aroma, civet, musk, amber, jasmine, and floral orange blossom that make desirable/wearable for them in my opinion. However, it’s what some of the men like as well. Unisex! For me, this is a blue jean, tee-shirt, or any type of stylish shirt with this fragrance. Casual guy, causal girl. I see it rugged as well. Full bottle worthy! I wish SL was still sold in USA. I will this about Serge Lutens and his fragrances. It helps to do some research on this perfumer to understand and appreciate his approach to what he does. He’s like no other; he’s rare as are his fragrances and the material he uses for them. A true artist, as I understand it. There is so much history and thought included in what he does to produce his work. That’s what transports me in. The more I understand, the more I appreciate. From what I understand, he prefers to be around people that are not like himself--professional and highly accomplished (he says they’re boring); rather he likes persons that are hungry and creative and haven’t lost that passion. In comparison, it’s like a middle-aged person going back to college and loving the enthusiastic, lively, environment of college youth; vs. being around people that are middle-aged, burn-out, and have lost ambition and zeal.
A great warm brown leather scent with a soft powdery (I abhor powdery but this is lovely) dry down. Sexy. Like wearing pink frilly panties beneath leather pants and jacket. To me it is very feminine, but she carries a whip.
If you have ever been to Morocco and loved the exotic smells there you will love Cuir Mauresque - It took me right back to Marakkesh! Not for the faint hearted, Cuir Mauresque is warm, a little spicy, exotic, bold and far from a traditional scent. After 6 hrs a sweetness lingers like the memories of your last trip to Morocco. It is red and gold and amber and saffron, foreign sounds, treasures discovered, magnificent and alluring! Not necessarily manly but definitely a confidant adventurous woman.
Smell of real leather and embossed in the sun, is perhaps too much but ... if you add some of the same firm FDO improves considerably. Some people smell too much aggressive as they feel leather smell like shoe leather but it is a beautiful and if you enhance the flavor of orange blossom, which is pale one option is used with FDO. I do not see unisex scent is manly.