Angel Les Parfums de Cuir

Parfums de Cuir is definitely a flanker of the original Angel, but boy oh boy.. this Angel has fallen. A Very dark, mysterious version of the Original. This one is much more plump, sweet, and yes.. Leathery.. Very Leathery! The opening I get a blast of plump dark fruits ie the Blackcurrents & Red berries. It strikes me as a Raspberry accord, and since I think Raspberries and leather go together.. this smell is intoxicating for me. The mid.. the Leather comes up, and this is a rich, dark, thick leather smell. Nothing delicate or danty here. Very rouged, and rough around the edges (in a good way). Think Black matte leather with studs, haha. The drydown is just a leathery-amber accompanied by the usual smooth vanillic ending of original Angel. I know a few folks that don't like original Angel, but do like this. I don't know. . it is a Dark berries & Leather fragrance, but it still has definite original Angel DNA from beginning to end; though it's hard to say which is better, and since original Angel is a classic I put this (Cuir) frag up pretty highly; it smells just fabulous! This is such a dark, heavy, rich leather used that I think men definitely should check this out. It's definitely not only for women; infact, I would think only a woman with bold personality would pull this one off - it's quite Bold, and in a unisex way for sure. Blackcurrents+ Red Berries+ LEATHER= Rich, dark fruity Leather fragrance for the BOLD! Love it! a Classic IMHO.

I love leather perfume, and I love Angel, so I made a blind buy. Indeed, I thought that the addition of a prominent note of leather would have turned Angel into an aggressive and animalic fragrance. Well, the result is very different from what I've expected: Angel Les Parfum de Cuir is not a hotter version of Angel, it's a totally different fragrance. Yes, I can detect many traditional note of Angel, but that single leather note has got the power to change definitely the style and the effect of the entire perfume. I perceive Angel Les Parfum de Cuir like a mature, classy fragrance. The leather note is not sexy and wild, it's sophisticated like a luxury handbag, or like the scent of a fur coat. The bold and sparkling sweetness of the traditional Angel is turned into the velvety mildness of a charming, fair woman. Moreover, the sillage and the lasting power of this perfume are very different from the original: after 10 minutes the sillage is moderate, and after an hour the scent becomes quite close to the skin... but this is not a lack, this is very elegant and intriguing (especially if you are planning a dinner for two). The difference between Angel and Angel Les Parfum de Cuir is the same you can find between sexuality and sensuality: if you want to be a heartbreaker you can try to wear Angel, but if you want to dedicate yourself to one single special person, you will wear Les Parfum de Cuir. As far as I'm concerned, I love both of them!

I don't get much leather in the opening. It's like a more fruitier and less thick version of Angel. During the development, the leather note gets more and more evident but still difficult to pick it distinctively. It's blended in patchouli and sweetness. The drydown is mainly chocolate-caramel, some patchouli and some leather, and it's less sweet and has a more masculine vibe than the original. The longevity is like the long lasting original but the sillage is much closer. I appreciate the more prominent fruity aspect and the well blended leather among the whole composition as I'm not fan of strong leather scent like Shalimar. I'd recommend it based on that. However, if you're looking for a distinctive leather note, I don't think this version of Angel will satisfy you. Edit: It's interesting that when I wear it in winter, the leather note is quite noticeable especially in the opening. It's refined and slightly rubbery. Combined with patchouli and fruits, it feels like a new leather bag which happens to catch a few drops of Angel.

This smells very similar to the OG to me. The leather note is noticeable, especially for the first hour, but Angel is such a strong scent that it stands up to this note and isn't overwhelmed. IMO, you don't really need to hunt this down if you can find a good vintage Angel bottle, because it's primarily just Angel. It's definitely a nice edition to have, but I don't know I'd say it's worth some of the prices you see it going for. I did feel that the tropical fruit notes in the opening of Angel were especially strong and interesting in this version. And this bottle has made me question whether I really need to be hunting for Mugler bottles that specifically say "Mfd. for Thierry Mugler" because this is a CFG bottle (from 2012) and it is strong, has rich patchouli, and it's very complex and beautiful.

Angel rocked my world the first time I smelled it. The subsequent flanking fragrances have made me a little sad, honestly. Not that some of them haven't been good. Flanks just make me think of parents who are trying to relive their glory days by making their kids play the same sport in which they themselves once excelled. But sometimes a kid comes along and shows even greater talent than good ol' dad did, and when that happens, all the ranks of angels rejoice: everybody wins! Angel Cuir is like that. Less pretty and more handsome, with the same opening of black currant, caramel and chocolate. But instead of evolving into vanilla, if you give AC five minutes, it will give you leather. I've tapped out my ability to use sports metaphors. Like an ice cream sundae served in a brand new cowgirl boot!

This is very much still Angel, but the leather tones it down a bit and adds sophistication and maturity. I'm not a huge Angel fan (in actuality, I don't really like Angel at all - it's too loud for me, and being a gal who gravitates toward heavy hitters, that's saying a lot), but this I like. Edit: It's the dry-down that makes this one a winner. Several hours later, I smell a sweet, smokey, chocolatey leather. At this point, it's just an inch or so from my skin, but oh, what a lovely, subtle scent. Sadly, the loudness of the opening stages would not allow for close-quarters wear as in an office or classroom, but this would be a great fragrance for a date. Louder initially, a statement, that dries down to a subtle come-hither that lingers only in the most intimate of embraces. Very well done.

I've tried this fragrance twice now (that being spraying it on my skin at the store). I love this flanker. I believe this is probably the best Angel flanker to come about. The real leather that is soaked into this fragrance brings the scent to a totally different place. At first spray, it seems very similar. But after a couple of minutes setting on the skin, you can really tell the difference. This flanker is deeper, and seems more masculine. And by masculine I mean the notes seem more developed and less sweet. The dry down, in my opinion is better than the original Angel. Yes, I know... never degrade the original!! But I prefer this. Fantastic, and no I do not smell cat pee. I smell Mugler perfection. I am seriously contemplating buying this.

If you like original Angel she is in here. Not the lighter synthetic in the current formulation. The original Angel is dark around the edges. Leather is the dominant note here and it is a true leather smell, like a fine leather jacket. Some leathers are done in a creamy way, this is straight up hyde leather and its beautiful. Leather is the star here with Angel circling in the background. The longevity is wonderful and as it settles is marvelous. This is Mugler at its best showcasing leather and Angel. Im going to need a few back up bottles of this. Just stellar if you are a Angel or leather fan. The leather cuts down the large Angel presence, so if you liked angel but found it to be "too much" this may be it. A love for me!!!

I haven't tried the original Angel yet but Les Cuirs is one of my favorites. I have been wearing it for quite a while but refrained from reviewing it until now because of how rich and complicated this scent seemed to me. Looking at the numerous notes listed here I realize that my nose wasn't wrong. Really unique. Has a very subtle masculine edge to it which I love. Starts VERY sweet with the honey being quite strong, almost like a granny scent, but with a cool twist (probably due to the suede) that manages to make the top notes rather edgy. It finally settles into a divine creamy suede. Lasts the whole day and I find it suitable for all occasions. A fun, unique and very beautiful scent.

This perfume is an addiction for me. I found it in Marshall's and took the chance of buying based on the reviews here and am not disappointed. It's one those I would have felt guilty about had I not purchased it due to the original Angel not working with my chemistry but this one does 1,000%. It's manly and in your face, then decides to soften and back off a bit, and finally smoothes out deciding to mark it's place and stay. I get menthol in the opening...almost like a Bengay type of scent... and then the morphing fun begins. I smell bits of Angel in the middle..definitely some patchouli, some vanilla and then BAM! the leather comes out to play. Longitivity is superb along with silage.

This is a refined, mellower, quieter version of Angel, which I can't really pull off: I love it on others but I feel it wears me instead of the other way around. Of course it's still identifiable as an Angel relative, but it's also close to Bottega Venetta and, in my opinion, better. It has a lovely, non-animatic whatsoever leather note, and a seamless execution. You will be noticed wearing this, so more of a weekend or a going-out deal than a day-at-the-office fragrance. I do love it, and treasure the 30 ml bottle I have. No idea if they released bigger ones but, if I didn't already own more perfumes that I will ever wear, I would have gone for that.

I don't know what it is about this fragrance but this hugely reminds me of By Kilians Back to black. It's the honey note and I smell it in this quite heavily. Back to black is way more softer though and this has more punch to it. In the dry down I smell lots of caramel and vanilla and it is very soothing and comfortable compared to the start. This fragrance is pretty masculine and a guy could pull this off easily because the leather gives this the kind of a dirty vibe. All in all a great fragrance and I think I prefer this to the A*men version if I want something strong and with a great sillage. If I want the sweetness I'll go for the other.

Maybe because I am a male but I get very little leather but I don't mind as I am not a big leather fan. I do get the resemblance of Kilian's B2B though. With that being said it's a masterpiece and stands alone. I get more patchouli blended with the many fruits and sweet notes. The peach note is blended so perfectly that I can't complain. Peach usually comes off very feminine in the few scents that I have tried with the note but not here. The dry down lasts forever and I have been sniffing my wrists all day. This is 20x better than the male version which was a big flop. I do have one bad thing to say, why make only 30 ml bottles?

This is Angel with leather! I like leather and I love Angel, so naturally I love this. If you don't like one of the above though, stay away. No the patchouli is not milder or anything. It is good old Angel with leather that even amplifies the patchouli, making it dirty and smoky. The longevity on me though is not as big as Angel, but this might be good for some. I can also find some unisexuality on it because of the leather. Imagine though my dissapointment when I was at the party yesterday and I took it out to spray myself and my friends were ALL like: Oh is this Angel you are wearing?

Oh my stars...WHY did they stop making this?! I chanced a full bottle on Ebay, never having smelled it, and also not being able to wear the original Angel. (It smells great on other people but not me) This however-I can wear! What a gorgeous perfume. It's softer than original Angel and much more my style. I did get scared after I sprayed it for a few minutes because I smelled cumin, and cumin and I don't get along in perfumes. However it went away rather quickly and now I'm in love with this perfume! I can also smell the luxurious leather part of it and that note is perfect.

Angel Les Parfums de Cuir - Sampling this with a head-cold so my sense of smell is somewhat hindered. This Angel is very, very nice. It is sweet leathery goodness, like seating out in the morning enjoying breakfast outside in the cool weather and sporting leather jacket to keep warm while enjoying a jammy fruit compote and warm chocolate. Silage seems to be on par with the original as well as longevity. I dare say I prefer this over the original, this is really an amazing composition.

I wanted to do an update on this fragrance. I did indeed purchase a bottle, and still, this is simply magnificent. Something about this flanker just works with my skin chemistry. The leather note oozes sensuality and takes Angel to a whole new level. I've not gone one day wearing it where people haven't complimented and questioned what I was wearing. A staple for my fall and winter fragrances, I am currently searching for another bottle before they are gone.

An absolute stunner of a fragrance! Definitely the Angel DNA but way more “sophisticated”- does smell like a piece of high couture leather- and what comes across as a fruity note reminiscent of passion fruit or apricot. Longevity and sillage are great but never original Angel loud, maybe a bit more refined. Although leaning feminine, as a guy I always enjoy wearing this exquisite perfume!

A softened, powdery Angel with a prominant suede note. It follows the same top, middle and base notes as the original Angel, but in a much more soft toned down way. For me, the original Angel opens with an almost sharp, sweet green note and then within a couple of seconds smooths out. Angel Les Parfums de Cuir opens smooth from the top.

A fruity Angel sprayed into your new leather designer handbag. I agree that it's good for Spring and Autumn. I keep wanting to smell my wrists! Good longevity and sillage but maybe not as loud as the OG. The leather note creates a subtle dry and smokey effect in the mild weather I'm experiencing today. Very nice.