Reve En Cuir

This is fantastic!!! Seriously, it was love from the first sniff :) I fully agree with alfarom who wrote that this scent definitely does not have the popularity it deserves. It's a gourmand oriental and extremely sexy fragrance-masterpiece. First of all it's not just a masculine fragrance, it can be easily worn by a woman. This fragrance has a strong character which is rare to find, it has a mood, an atmosphere. There is also some kind of rebellious spirit in it. it is warm, sexy and mysterious at the same time and yet it's a subtle warm scent, not overwhelming or dirty at all. Pure luxury. The spicy cardamom is very seductive here while vanilla adds some romance into the mix. It's a scent for wanderers and idealists. Those who think and analyse but are not afraid to act and go conquer the world! Huge pluses: moderate projection (warm suede scent, rather close to skin and very wearable), and good longevity of 6-8 hours on me (the dry-down will not disappoint you! spicy notes are still in there) Now Reve en Cuir is in my TOP 3 list!

A friend and I split the purchase on some sample packages from Luckyscent, they included a sample of Reve En Cuir, presumably because it is exclusively sold on their site. After reviewing all the samples, my friend and I agreed Reve En Cuir and Invasion Barbare were head and shoulders above the other offerings. I lucked my way into a used bottle about a year later on ebay. (ahem, brag) Reve En Cuir is typical of Francis Kurkdjian's work; full of distinct notes blended with such expertise it's difficult to tell where one note and ends and another begins. The quality of the ingredients is astonishing. It is the most authentic clove and the softest brown leather notes I have ever come across. It's about as gourmand as I'm willing to get. Unisex, mature, delicious.

Reminds me ever so slightly of Jicky (2021) edp. It's beautiful. I really love it, and when that clove note kicks in it is particularly stunning and I don't even like cloves! But that's how good this is. I think its definitely unisex, but leans masculine. That however will not deter me from wearing it. Longevity and silage are moderate. I don't find it weak, but it is not as long lasting as Isvaraya or Manakara. I get about 5 hours wear from two sprays.

This is a very nice scent. However, performance is seriously lacking. It is a masculine scent, but as a woman I would wear this. Do I think it warrants the hefty price tag? No, especially considering the poor performance.

This smells exactly like Chanel Pour Monsieur to me. The illusion of leather is a thin one.