Noire

Cuir Sacré 2015

Cuir Sacré by Atelier des Ors
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7.4 / 10 144 Ratings
According to EssenceVitae Research Team A perfume by Atelier des Ors for women and men, released in 2015. Furthermore The scent is spicy-leathery. It is still in production.
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7.4144 Ratings
Longevity
7.1117 Ratings
Sillage
6.4118 Ratings
Bottle
8.5125 Ratings
Value for money
6.445 Ratings
Submitted by Ronin, last update on 15.05.2024.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the "Noire" collection.

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What the fragrance is similar to
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Grey Vetiver Eau de Parfum
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8.5
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Ghassan90

10 Reviews
Ghassan90
Ghassan90
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Captivating French Leather: A Review with a Twist..
While Cuir Sacré holds a unique allure with its distinct French leathery essence, there are a few things to consider here. Initially, the fragrance captivates with its blend of suede leather, subtle spices, and verdant notes, invoking a sense of grounding and tranquillity reminiscent of nature's lush hues.

The pairing of cardamom and saffron at the top is particularly intriguing, as neither note dominates, creating a harmonious balance. This combination resonates deeply with me, as these are among my absolute preferred notes.

The emergence of vetiver is swift, followed by the subtle appearance of incense in the mid-range. As the woody notes gradually dissipate, the scent transforms into a refined aromatic suede leather, albeit with a NOTICEABLE contrast from its bold opening.

Despite its initial projection, the fragrance's longevity may vary; perhaps it's just my experience, as I've come across reviews praising its longevity, but on my skin, I find that its scent remains detectable for only 3-4 hours (top) before it seems to fade into obscurity.

Interestingly, Cuir Sacré seems to have a magnetic appeal to women when worn by men. (Judging by YouTube and online reviews and personal experience.

In conclusion, Cuir Sacre presents a delightful blend of leathery and woody notes, boasting a distinct profile that sets it apart. However, its performance is moderate, which is somewhat disappointing. (or it's designed that way on purpose?..)
Additionally, it's worth noting that it bears no resemblance to Oud Wood; having owned both, I can attest to their distinctiveness.

One personal note, I am a fan of the unique aesthetic of the gold flake adornments associated with Atelier des Ors, adding an extra layer of allure to the overall experience.
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8
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TheDorn81

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TheDorn81
TheDorn81
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Association Danziger Goldwasser, simply brilliant.
I became aware of the fragrance through a perfume YouTube'rin Monika Cioch. I did not know the brand before. When you presented the bottle in your clip, I thought only: moment Mal, gold leaf in the bottle? You know that from somewhere. I immediately associated it with the liqueur "Danziger Goldwasser", which I actually brought back from Gdansk. What a great idea to put this in a fragrance. An ingenious marketing strategy to present the juice even more noble. According to the motto: the eye smells with.
My curiosity was aroused, because the description of the fragrance has also appealed to me. But for the proud price to buy me directly a whole bottle blind, was too risky for me.
But at some point, a angebrocher bottle was offered in the souk. Unfortunately, only without a cap, (so who would like to get rid of somewhere randomly a matching original cap, please please please report;-)).
I did not hesitate long and bought the opened fragrance blindly for a fair price.
Pure excitement, whether I would like him. And indeed, who can imagine TF Oud Wood with a light leathery touch, and a TF Grey Vetiver finish, will love this fragrance. I definitely do. In fact, it absolutely makes for a signature scent all year round. However, I mainly prefer it now on crisp spring days with a leather jacket. A pleasure and insider tip:-)
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StellaDiverF

213 Reviews
StellaDiverF
StellaDiverF
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Soft spice blush on pale vetiver
I was kindly provided samples of a few offerings from Atelier des Ors by a blogger friend(thank you!). Here is my experience with Cuir Sacré:

On my skin, Cuir Sacré is primarily a vetiver fragrance, contrary to what the name might imply. At first glance (or sniff should I say), the fragrance seems quite linear and simplistic. But upon close inspection, different notes do demonstrate their distinct facets even though they're overall very well blended.

Cuir Sacré opens with aromatic, fresh, almost crisp juniper berries and vetiver. The vetiver here has some of its woody, salty smoky ham-like aspects, grapefruit-like sourness and even mineral tonalities, but it feels essentially awashed and pale. It recalls to me the bleached vetiver in Frederic Malle Vétiver Extraordinaire, a type of vetiver interpretation that I have had hard time with.

However, what makes Cuir Sacré much more interesting and wearable for me, is the wonderfully fleshly cardamom-saffron-creamy leather accord that I also enjoyed a lot in the opening of Lune Féline. The spices here are much more demure than in Lune Féline, and the leather is more like an abstract velvety texture. But they effectively cast a soft tanned glow on the pale face of vetiver.

Cuir Sacré doesn't go under any significant change once all the elements are in place. I can catch glimpses of the green woody sparkles of cypress, but generally speaking, the fragrance remains a gently spiced vetiver through and through during its 8-hour longevity. The sillage is also quite intimate. It generally stays very close to skin, and the fragrance feels rather airy and transparent.

Because of my personal preference to a darker, more robust vetiver interpretation, Cuir Sacré ultimately doesn't suit my personal use, but I thouroughly enjoyed the delicate yet carnal cardamom-saffron spices. I would definitely recommend it as a modern, sleek vetiver fragrance, especially to fans of Vétiver Extraordinaire but would like a bit more sensual warmth.
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Ghassan90Ghassan90 17 days ago
10
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6
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6
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8.5
Scent
A captivating journey through French leather. Though not without its quirks..
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HermeshHermesh 9 years ago
7.5
Bottle
5
Sillage
5
Longevity
7
Scent
Exciting peppery-spicy notes at the beginning (cardamom, juniper) replaced by fine delicate leather.
Beautiful scent with poor sillage.
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