Cuir Grenat

somebody put raspberry sorbet in a leather shoe and i kinda... love it? when i first sprayed it i started laughing because of the image that came to mind, but then it started settling into my skin and became really nice. i'm not into freshies or gourmands, and usually do not like sweet smelling perfumes, but something about the leather cuts through the sweetness of the raspberry, giving it body and depth. simultaneously, the sweetness of the raspberry cuts through the sharpness of the leather. there's something carnal and a little playful (a bit femme fatale) about the balance of these two elements. I can see why some people are comparing this to tf tuscan leather and godophin but i think the differences are noteworthy. in comparison to the tom ford, the leather and raspberry here are similar, but cuir grenat has no woody earthiness and the raspberry is stronger. godophin, too, has the fruity/leather thing going on, but it has a lot of other stuff going on too. there's a herbal quality and a powderiness/amberness there that softens and rounds the edges of things a bit. cuir grenat is more stripped down and fruit forward than both of these. it is raspberry and leather straight up, which may be good or boring, depending on your taste. personally, i like leather scents, and enjoy the stripped down way the raspberry and leather play off of each other in this fragrance. leather scents are always polarizing, in my experience, so i never expect them to be universally appealing when i wear them. my partner, for example, says i smell like a leather sofa when i wear this, and my mother says i smell like "a man" (whatever that means) -- but i don't wear perfume for them :) do what makes you happy, and buy what you like. personally, i like this.

Ok, this hits the target perfectly. I absolutely love it. My skin is weird and almost always negatively changes fragrances, stripping them of beauty. Here, it was a great match. This is beautiful and multi-layered, well-blended, making a statement that remains chic. Perfectly unisex. The leather is front stage and center but it's a ballet performance not a Wagner opera- it smells like Hermes leather, not car seat (although this, too, has its virtues). Raspberry elevates and refines it. I also get iris and black tea, even though they are not listed. It's very balanced and remains airy (ambroxan?) and complex throughout the day. Decent projection and longevity, always appreciated at this price point (but unfortunately not guaranteed these days). This definitely evokes Tom Ford leather ideas but this is much better conceived and executed. It is in the same fragrance family as Saffron Lazuli, for example, but this is the calmer, introspective sister. Still impactful, just not so BIG. Full bottle-worthy, definitely.

Wow, this is gorgeous. There’s more going on here than the three notes listed. Cuir Grenat is a perfectly executed raspberry leather, an ideal balance of sweet-tart raspberry and slightly gritty leather. Although I believe this is totally unisex, it has an element of delicateness which renders it an easy wear for all. The closest comparison is Via Velluto by Fabbrica Della Musa, which I love as well. This was difficult to source in the US, but it was well worth tracking down a bottle. The best of L’Artisan for me, as reasonable longevity is elusive for me with this house, especially considering the price point. J’adore.

Simply a beautiful fragrance. The leather is so soft and pure and blends perfectly into the vibrant, juicy raspberry creating a perfect marriage. The fragrance is so well balanced and performs decently. There are on frills and thrills with this fragrance but it is such a beautiful depiction of leather. Despite similar notes, to me this is different from both Tuscan and Ombre leather and those are two of my most loved fragrances. I really love the simplicity and purity of this masterpiece.

I love this fragrance - for some reason it reminds me of the 90’s... probably when I wore the most leather. It didn’t last very long on my skin but I could just be nose-blind because it’s so familiar. I don’t really get the fruity/raspberries... faintly after some time.