Crème de Cuir
musky up front, then powdery, settling into leather.
About
Crème de Cuir by BDK Parfums is a Leather fragrance for women and men. Crème de Cuir was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Violaine Collas. Top notes are Pineapple, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are White Suede, Sandalwood, Pink Pepper and Pepper; base notes…
Nose: Violaine Collas
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best perfumes for beginners — More BDK Parfums picks for labeled wardrobe slots.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Crème de Cuir smell like?
musky up front, then powdery, settling into leather. Dominant accords: musky, powdery, leather.
What notes are in Crème de Cuir?
Top: Pineapple, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange. Heart: White Suede, Sandalwood, Pink Pepper, Pepper. Base: Cashmeran, White Musk, Gray Musk, Vanilla, Birch.
How long does Crème de Cuir last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Crème de Cuir loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Crème de Cuir best for?
Fall is the top pick (37%). Spring is second at 25%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Crème de Cuir?
Day wear leads at 62%. Night is a secondary pick at 38%.
Is Crème de Cuir for men or women?
Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 56% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Crème de Cuir?
Composed by Violaine Collas. Released in 2018.
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