Étui Noir

This is like a sweet musky incense stick burning in a dimly lit room paired with a glass of a very fine whiskey. Funnily enough I hate smokey perfumes and I hate the taste of whiskey, but this perfume is just gorgeous. I agree with a reviewer below, this could easily be mistaken for an oud offering, and it is somehwhat reminiscent of guerlain santal royal. When I wore it on myself for the first time I mistakenly thought of oud, but definitely picking up all those warm spices, amber and vanilla. Must be the the wood, leather and smoke combo that causes the confusion. It's very well blended. I can smell the iris in it too. The smoke quality is divine, sexy and mysterious. The fragrance has just the right amount of sweetness. It's alluring and elegant and smells expensive. I would say it's definitely unisex, I love to wear it some days, but would ADORE to smell this on a man too. Sillage is good, for me, arms length is good. Longevity isn't great however, it's amazing for the first hour then begins to wane, and drift in and out. I applied this morning at 7am and once more at 5pm and I can still smell it now, 12am in the evening. Worth it I say. Beautiful and unique.

Read reviews before buying a fragrance, but take them with a grain of salt. Everyone has their own opinion regarding smells. Some people love it. Some people hate it. My advice is for you to get a sample of ANY fragrance before you ever buy it. That way, you can assess it yourself and have your thoughts, rather than strictly going off someone else's thoughts and opinions. I LOVE Etui Noir. It’s a smooth, buttery leather fragrance that smells fantastic. It is a night scent that is great for spring or fall weather or a nighttime event. I would say that it is a unisex fragrance that leans a smidge on the feminine side (emphasis on smidge), but Etui Noir is NOT a unisex fragrance that is overly feminine. I truly do like it, and I recommend it to people who like smooth leathery, floral fragrances that men and women can enjoy. :-)

Wow!! Love at first sniff. Such a beautiful, smooth creation, that is primarily about incense and amber on my skin, especially at the opening. Eventually, I notice the leather, but beyond that, I really can't identify any other notes. I attribute this to masterful blending. It brings to my mind some of the classic oriental fragrances of the 80s, though not any one in particular. I'm debating a FB, but there are others ahead of it. This may end up being one of those perfumes that I purchase multiple samples. The sample size is generous, and you only need 2-4 spritzes to be in a nice scent bubble. Longevity is medium for me, but would likely improve with moisturizer or a primer. I bet it would smell fantastic on my husband!

This is a super-classy, elegant, unisex buttery suede-like leather. There's a perfect amount of incense in the background to "smoke-out" the perfume a little, and the iris comes through stronger on paper/clothes than it does on my skin. On my skin, it's a perfectly round incensey suede, somehow almost-gourmand in its butteriness and richness. Very sexy, perfectly unisex, very cool and effortless. Scent: 10/10 - I bought it within fifteen minutes of smelling it on my skin - also, very linear on my skin (which I personally prefer) Longevity: Full day Projection: Moderate to strong Polarity: Perfectly unisex - could imagine this equally sexy on a man or a woman

I don’t throw the word “masterpiece” around casually, but that’s exactly what this stuff is. Complex, intriguing, unique, and so well blended that every time I smell it I pick up something different - one of the most impressively constructed scents I’ve smelled in years. Considering the quality of this stuff and the price it can be found for, this is a ‘daylight-robbery’ level steal. Mark my words - if this stuff was released by Amouage, people would be absolutely losing their minds over it. Don’t sleep on this one if you’re into resinous/incense fragrances. 🙌🏻

Fucking amazing. If you like iris, incense and leather then this is something that you absolutely must try. This is dry, smoky and edgy but it’s not confrontational, it’s supple, creamy and almost chocolate-y. At the risk of over simplifying things, I’d say that this is a bit like a blend between something like Dior Homme Intense and Ombre Leather, but with a wonderful ambery sweetness and lots of incense smoke, and the way the smoke plays with the lipsticky iris is absolutely outrageous, it puts in a league of its own.

I bought the Miller Harris sampler from Anthropologie, and, IMO, Étui Noir stands out amongst the 8 featured. As soon as I sprayed it on myself this morning, I was transported to my childhood and the souqs of Saudi Arabia. I know that oud is not listed as one of the notes, but maybe it's the incense I'm smelling. Regardless, I am going to purchase the largest size available, since I love it That much. It doesn't give me a headache whatsoever, and after 8+ hrs., I can still smell it.

This fragrance is fenomenal to my nose. Mysterious and signature smell-worthy, easily a unisex perfume. Fits a confident, slightly cold/distant type, so I would normally wear it on the days I feel either 100% on my "A-game" or when I'm maybe not quite on top but trying to "fake-it-till-Imake-it". Most questions I get about what I'm wearing, is when I have this on. A very, very successful blind buy. Definitely one I will keep repurchasing.

It’s a nice fragrance (didn’t have the wow effect for me yet, I’ll wait and come back to this). It’s smells like jo malone myrrh and tonka beans to me, I don’t know why because those note aren’t not listed here. Tonka beans and I : we are not friends. Grapefruit, tonka beans, rhubarb, whiskey and strong violet note; kill me. Maybe this will grow on me. I like the sillage, but getting nauseous if I get my nose closer to the spot I sprayed

It's the most beautiful, harmonious, wearable leather I know. If animalic or rough leather perfumes are "too much" for you, while soft leathers like Cuir Cordoba or Cuir Velours are "not enough", that one is perfect compromise. Longevity is great, I feel soft sophisticated leathery base even after 8 hours. Need to note I'm not fan of incense, but here it's so masterfully mixed with other notes, it doesn't bother me.

This is in my Top 3 favourite fragrances in my collection. I once walked into a MH boutique and it was the first one I smelled and that was it, no need to smell the others, I’d found the one! It ticks all the right boxes for me. Smokey, leather, incense. Both gothic and grungy. I wore this on a cold winters day in Lille, France and it takes me back right there. Night and day. Unapologetically androgynous.

Gorgeous leather fragrance but I get an Amber feel more feminine than masculine. Very sexy & powerful fragrance. I love to wear this when I want a powerful office fragrance. Mature & seductive scent - I can imagine Samantha from SATC wearing this fragrance! 10/10 the equivalent of wearing a classic pant suit. Would be equally beautiful for after work drinks / date night fragrance

Nice surprise. Very sofisticated and elegant leathery scent on it’s own terms. Not another Tuscan Leather clon or followers as Acqua di Parma Leather or some stuff from Atelier Cologne. Smart top notch leather box in wooden cabinet with cigars. No citrusy or raspberry notes with barely perceptible smoke. Very approachable but not banal at all. I’m waiting for my bottle.

I’ve never been a huge fan of iris dominant scents, and that’s how this one starts out on me, however, here, I enjoy it a lot. As with most Miller-Harris scents this one is aromatic. After the dry down, the soft leather and incense comes through and I love it. It’s soft spicy, very pretty, but unisex. This is so far my favorite from this brand.

I adore this scent. It's splendidly dark and unisex - mixing oud, leather, powdery notes and vanilla in a glorious cloud. The iris and vetiver keep it interesting, but everything is suspended in perfect equilibrium. A little sweet, a little spicy. It is the very best scent I've found to wear with a leather jacket.

Delicious and very unique scent! It sillages beautifully and is perfect for the colder seasons. I love the sweetness it carries.. such a beautifully blended Incense Leather and Iris scent. My favourite Incense scent by far - all the good bits with none of the funk. Beautiful fragrance!

Watch out! Apply with caution. This is powerful juice. I am enjoying my second wearing MUCH more than my first. This time, one gentle spray to the inside of each wrist. The incense is strong in this one, and with a light application I find it approachable, warm, and more-ish.

Very beautiful sweet leather which later give way to patchouli. Patchouli appears on hand and not on shirt. It is not very strong and I like that. For comparison, Seminalis and Kobraa have much stronger patchouli hangover if sprayed abundantly.

In the beginning its a powerful blast of fruit, soft leather and iris. The incense is smooth and give the fragrance a little smokiness through the drydown. This is not in your face leather. It's an easy to wear fragrance. Love it!

Wow, this is a hidden gem indeed.Blind buy and I am very impressed. It has a sweet oudy smell that is utterly unique.I get a rosy smoky smell after 30 mins or so. Overall this is a must have.