Cuir de Russie

Honey & warm sweet Leather... gorgeous!! L.T. Piver is a very old French perfume house comparable to Guerlain in that it served the Royalty of France in the 18th & 19th Centuries. The perfume Cuir was inspired by the French fascination with all things coming from Russia and the East, this included the smell of "Russian Leather" or " Cuir de Russie " made famous by Chanel and previously Guerlain . This is the smell of "Cossack" boots, which were meant for horseback riding, and in which birch tar was used to give the leather a less "animalic" smell. This is such a beauty for me because it has an unusual combination of honey & leather, followed by warm spices, oakmoss, amber, woods and resins... what more could you ask for? In fact, every time I spray this it makes me smile! Such a warm and happy vibe! The honey note is done very tastefully and is sweet but also dark and spicy at the same time. The whole fragrance actually reminds me of hot black tea with honey and spices... as I sometimes drink tea without milk and just with cloves and cinnamon, and sweetened with either sugar or honey! I can imagine a scene in old Russia of a noble soldier who is returning home after a long journey with his horse tired from riding many dangerous miles through forest and snow... he reaches a typical wooden house not far from the forest which is warm and has a fire... and on the fire there is hot tea waiting ready for him, and maybe some meat, bread and honey for him to eat after his long and exhausting journey. It is the smell of warm, genuine hospitality and human comfort against the bitter cold of nature outside. To me this is the perfect winter fragrance but could be worn on formal occasions at other times of the year. The whole fragrance has a "refined" and "classic" quality which is good for many different occasions. I'm grateful to the person who allowed me to sample this because without it I probably wouldn't have discovered this perfume house on my own! I'm very grateful to them! I'm recommending this one to all who love the smell of warm, winter spices and honey, with a touch of leather. I'm very impressed by this creation from L.T. Piver ., and will try more from them in future... well done!

I was looking to add to my wardrobe of leathery frags and thought this will be a nice addition.I am not really a super fan of leather as I find them not versatile enough for me.with that in mind I picked this out of all the L.T. Piver scents to be my first try from this house. I have got to agree with the previous reviewer that the spices and honey are very prominent here.you get a blast of this blend in the nostrils on first spray.I actually find it very boozy at this point but it's not off-putting at all.you pull back but at the same time you know you want more so you press again and again taking it all in.you wonder where and when this will live up to its classification and I must admit I find it hard to detect leather here which incidentally should be what this is all about.It keeps its citrusy-fruity-spicy-nutty(from the unlisted Hawthorns) combo going for a while.with time the sharpness fades along with the projection as the scent becomes a very close-to-skin scent and on my skin this is after the 6 hour mark.for that reason I will not regard this as long lasting.but anyway that depends on ones skin and amount of spray.I dont do more than 3 sprays on any fragrance anyway to avoid offence. Given its nature I will consider this as woody spicy and advice if anyone is looking to this for a leather frag then please look elsewhere.you will however be rewarded with some sweet,woody and spicy fragrance which is totally suitable for fall and winter.you can cosy up to bed with this,very addictive too. I cannot tell what the original smelled like as this has been adapted to meet current market trends so if anyone has the vintage bottle they can share with us how it differs from this.my guess is from the point of view of leather it will be the same but I may be wrong here.you will get complimented when you wear this and will fit a mature man perfectly. the packaging is exquisite,bottle beautiful even if its not the most original you will have seen. the only other fragrance that comes to mind when I wear this is Burberry London Special Edition for men 2008. I was disappointed with this at first but wound up with a treasure.talk of serendipity!!!

With an bright, aldehydic, honeyed opening with suggestions of tobacco, one would be mistaken that this modern version of Cuir de Russie would be a lighthearted, even spineless affair. On the contrary, this delightfully wispy announcement is deceptive. A minute or two in, as the sharp citrusy, almost detergent-like aldehydes settle, the dry tobacco effect is eclipsed by something similar to that of birch leaves, as if stepping into a Norwegian sauna, twiggy, green and warm, with a hot cup of herbal tea on the side. The dry down is the real showstopper though: the honey warms up a bit, and a soft, smoky, musky leather comes to the surface, with hints of styrax and even facets of lit frankincense resin. This is what we call a winter warmer. Now mind you, this is something that can be had quite affordably depending upon where you are in the world, but I am impressed that in spite of Piver's perceived "fall from grace" that a number of their scents still have their spirit and core intact, including their Cuir de Russie. Being that it has herbaceous, aromatic, and even incense elements to it, do not expect it to be comparable to others of its genre. The smokiness is subdued and tranquil, the leather is beautifully introverted, but overall, its thoroughly impressive and compelling. This is one of the best blind buys I've had.

Cuir de Russie is a name which has become synonymous with the inimitable Chanel release in 1924, and so L.T. Piver had some big boots to fill by releasing a scent of the same name just 15 years later. Whilst I don’t think it competes with the Chanel, it’s undoubtedly a gorgeous and enigmatic take on leather at a much more affordable price. The leather here is rather rugged, not clean cut and dressed up with orris and jasmine like the Chanel, it’s deep and rich - rough around the edges. An array of dry woods, bay leaf and soft spices compliment the dominating citrus notes, which provide a pronounced rindy bitterness. This is a far more masculine take on the idea of a Russian leather, lacking the delicate impression of florals to make it pretty. I really like this actually; it doesn’t blow me away but considering the price I think it’s great. I’ll definitely pick up a bottle at some point, as I think it’s worth having in the collection as a good reference leather.

Outstanding, and what a surprise, this vintage version of the lotion was an instant love The leather here has a real presence, as if it had just been prepared, it smells new but it is softened by the citrus fruits and the honey which unifies it. The spices give it a more interesting dimension and a mysterious aspect. It is a very well orchestrated perfume, perfectly harmonious! I love it but it is close to the skin, it is a lotion after all ... but whoever shares the scent of your skin will be just as happy as you! You might as well apply it to clothes, for variations with other fragrances to add a leather facet! Spring and all cold seasons or even summer evenings will be perfect for this one!

An excellent perfume, even in the reformulated offer. A classic bottle with a permisive spray. Leather and honey, with a touch of birch. It smells as history - eight decades since it's first presence on a man skin... And still so young - nothing dated, nothing out of the contemporary style. Very, very longevive for an eau de toillete. Full of depth for at least five hours... what else a true parfumista will need to know? Nothing old, in that perfume - it's all French, since the finest hours of the French perfumery. For those who love Azzaro pour homme, Guerlain's Heritage, Artisan Parfumeur's Timbuktu and the likes. A deserved 9+/10 în my opinion.

Even though it is now called just Cuir it is still very "Russian" fragrance by its spirit. Someone already mention - it is boozy from first spray, - like leather plus honey plus spruce. Very lively scent, like "Lets dance" and ride our bears, lol. It made me smile. Very unisex to me, I will wear it this winter if not every day - then pretty often. Atmospheric, unusual, quality one. Overall - classic, with balanced bergamot note, and good mood perfume, worth to have in wardrobe for office parties)

This one... This one is hot. It just radiates heat. Nothing comparable to modern leather honey scents. It smells very natural to me like in a dry sauna made of birch tree, where you drink a herbal tea (thyme or melissa etc.) sweetened up with a good dose of set summer honey that you brought in a new leather bag. Next to this Polo Supreme Leather smells artificial and the honey note in it comes more like a generic supermarket honey syrup than a real honey from a farmer. Amazing scent!

This version has been launched in 1991. The 1939 perfume and the vintage lotion were very different, both darker and more leathery, with loads of birch tar. The current EDT is brighter and sweeter, a resinous and spicy leather soaked in honey, extremely addictive. The discontinued brilliantine was heavenly. Iconic and ridiculously good stuff.

Powdery leather that gets a bit peppery as it dries down, with a nice sandalwood base. Great winter fragrance. Not too much sillage, so good for daytime. Slightly more masculine. I love wearing this in January - it makes me think of sleigh rides, snow-covered trees and Doctor Zhivago.

Gorgeous sweet beautiful leather and luscious honey. Cuir de Russie is excellent. Really lovely. I love and adore leather, and worship honey, and they are sublime here!! With divine spices! What more could you want!!!

Wanted this for ages - yesterday 17 GBP in TK Maxx!!! Vetiver Epices & Musc by the same house at the same price. CharingX rd. GO! I think I got the last Cuir though. Love it BTW

Nice leathery scent pretty close to cuir de russie by Chanel👍! With more masculine notes & more honeyish notes🍯! It's a pure delight❤️

Happy blind buy. Usually citrus turns unpleasantly dish detergent sharp on me, but this is somehow mild, pleasant and natural smelling. Honey, leather- it all comes together as something as unusual as a fresh honey composition. Not too sweet, not too sharp, I'm very impressed! Must admit it was the cute label that drew me in...

It's bright leather with honey spice. Maybe the lightest leather scent I've ever smell. It's immediately turned into skin scent with resinous background. Airy and comforting. Easy to wear leather, really

This perfume can be unisex it is so unique and lovely. Quite spicy and great for winter. On me it smells a lot like honey mmmm delicious. It reminds me of Acqua Di Cuba Santa Maria de Novella.

I went for the big bottle and box on ebay a number of years ago on ebay. I couldn't help it, all I could think of with the picture on the box was Stravinsky and Petrouchka (enticing images for this ballet-lover!). However, I did sell it again, as not only was this real leather, which I cannot wear well, it was a rather dry and masculine-smelling one to me. I would say it is more masculine than the Chanel Cuir de Russie, which I owned at one time in a small bottle.

Fragrance Review For Cuir De Russie L.T. Piver Top Notes Bergamot Mandarin Orange Honey Pepper Cardamom Styrax Middle Notes Neroli Laurels Leather Patchouli Cinnamon Cedar Wood Base Notes Olibanum Labdanum Sandalwood Oak Moss Amber Musk This is one of the other Cuir de Russies or Russian Leather colognes. The more well known frags include Chanel's Cuir and Guerlain's Cuir. Guerlain's predates the others. This fragrance was released in 1939. For me this was as much a leather as it was an Oriental. Quite frankly there is a unisex side to this scent. I enjoy the honey and spices, the olibanum/incense, sandalwood and amber. These are notes that I've had the pleasure of experiencing time and again in women's perfumes. This is a very beautiful leathery-honey-woodsy-incense. It has a religious air, like something a Russian Catholic Orthodox priest would wear. It does not take me to the Steppes of Russia on horseback with a Cossack, nor does it smell too pastoral. It's a good incense. At first, you get a peppery smell, mingling with styrax. This is a very unusual and dark opening. It smells earthy and spicy. The only sweet aroma that comes out of it is the honey and mandarin orange. When you smell that honeyed orange, you're also getting amber. It's golden in color, and warm. It's a fragrance to wear with fur coats, not leather. Also because of the olibanum and incense, it once again evokes the winter time. For me this is a scent of a Russian cottage in the middle of winter. Spices, cinnamon, honey, it evokes the interior of a cottage. I can smell the spices on the spice rack, the honey and tea, and the cinnamon. It's almost like the smell of all these things by a fireplace or kitchen. The spiciness leads into the more herbal aromatic greenery of patchouli leaves and oak moss. For me the fact that this fragrance has more notes and it's not all about the Russian leather makes it better than any of the other Cuir de Russies. I love the sandalwood, the oak moss, the amber, honey, orange and cinnamon. Because it's an old frag, it's quite strong and long lasting. One spritz on the right pulse point is enough. It is unisex not masculine although it's still a man's cologne. The man that wears this would have to have experience wearing the other notes involved: olibanum, oak moss, amber, honey and cinnamon. This is a full bodied rich and powerful scent with a lot of complexity and at the same time feels intimate and cozy like the inside of a log cabin.

Bought this blindly. Did not know exactly what to expect but I'm utterly pleased with it. It's very honey sweet in the beginning throughout the drydown, but not sickenigly sweet, nothing in the league of the comtemporary candy-sweet scents of today. It becomes part of your skin and little by little the leather, the smoke (yes, I do detect some smoke, a very soft, pleasing one and I am a no smoker), the woods and the spices come from behind. It's a very sexy, warm scent without being overpowering or too loud. My son says it "smells of mum" and this is a compliment I usually get when a scent becomes me. It has a good lasting power but do not expect it to be perceived at a distance. And do not expect to be a leather scent in the league of Cabochard, Knize Ten, or Bandit, it's much softer, much sweeter, I would dare to say much sexy but in a familiar way. Unisex? Yes, definitely so, but for its maternal sweetness I think this is more apt for a lady. Stunning. Worth a try.

This has been my absolute favorite since I discovered an original 1939 bottle of it in my grandfather's medicine cabinet. I was about ten years old... I'd sneak the bottle out and dab this on my neck and wrists... My grandma found me out😂 Back in the 80s and 90s, this could readily be found at the local T.J. MAXX and was only like $12.00.... These days, one is lucky to find it for about $80.00, because I guess it's either completely out of style and no one stocks it, or because it's probably out of production. The fragrance reminds me of the incense that's burnt in Eastern Rite churches... it's balsam, it's leathery, it's resinous, it's citrus, it's loaded with opoponax. I'm so crazy about this particular fragrance, I want to be doused in it before they put me in the box and shut the lid. I've absolutely loved it for the last 45 years and strangely enough, I've never gotten tired of it, as I have of the dozens of other fragrances I've owned.

Oh damn! I like it so much! Surprising for me what I feel: some leather, but much more is harsh tobacco (this is which I like so much!) ... I have two bottles (one unopened) and I fear that in the near future I will buy another one. It was a blind buy, but so good for my pleasure! Longevity is good away, first it is very tough/harsh, but drying is still good, my wife said she can feel it the next day on my shirt. Price? £17 in TK Maxx. What you wish more...? Absolutely recommended! Gorgeous! PS: I have Cedre, Musc, Epices but Cuir is my favourite. LE: my review is available for the new bottle without the two persons on the label.

A very intensive, unique perfume indeed! I have never tried something like this before. Very, very leathery in a way that does not compare to anything in today's perfume market. Also laurel leaves are there robustly, accompanied by amber and woody notes. As time passes, instead of becoming fade, it offers more honeyed notes to my nose, with patchouli making its absolute appearance, as well as some resinous and flowery tones. A peculiar perfume, definitely masculine, not for everyone. Only for the daring, mature, old school men!

I've been hankering after this for a few years now. Just by chance saw it half price in my local excellent perfume shop in Truro. It's so warm and honeyed and leathery without managaging to be overly sweet. The other honey perfume I'm familiar with is one by By Killian and Piver Cuir is much less in your face honey wee than that. I was wearing shalimar initial de l'eau but couldn't wait to try this out and the two are working together beautifully! It softens and mellows beautifully I love this perfume.

A honeyed take on the Russian leather theme. Bought it blind and I am pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to wear. There’s some citrus up top (a fantastic mandarin orange, would be my guess), some gentle, warming spice - perhaps clove?, honey, and styrax and birch tar, lending a worn leather effect. A warm scent (as opposed to a cool one) but applied with a light hand, this can easily be used year round. Nice work that can easily be found (in Europe, anyway), at online discounters.

The chewy texture and slightly metallic ting of beeswax, drips of honey spiced with cardamom and a bit of powderness. There's also a hint of Mediterranean kitchen herbs which seems to be a recurring theme for early Pivers, in this case - laurel. But it's mostly the raw honey that gives the charm. Quite light for what it suggests and no leather in sight. But I like it nevertheless, and I like the EDT better; the EDP feels like a marketing perversion somehow missing the point.

More tobacco than leather for me... Citrus honey and wax... with a very strong start then the story turns into a skin scent... really not a leather perfume, but a very nice association with leather... that's the way i understand citrus, wax and honey... the counter-piece... I can’t fight to feel it constantly on my wrist around my leather watch strap

Pretty weak and disappointing. Very aquatic and aromatic for a “leather” almost smells wormwoody. No birch or leather really to speak of. Dries down into a grandpa style musk. Reminds me of old spice splash a little bit. Idk, for the $11 I paid for it i can’t complain too much

Castoreum + honey + labdanum + styrax and spices blast from the beginning is what I get. Reminds me of Leonard Pour Homme but less lavender, sweeter, spicier, warmer. If you like castoreum leather vibes I recommend trying it.

someone please help me to find LT Piver Cuir de Russie in the old box like the one that's in the photo? thank very much