Cuir (2023)

Cuir opens with an absolutely beautiful OUD assafi note. If you didn't know; Oud Assafi is a premium-grade, brand name oud oil produced by fragrance ingredient house - Firmenich. It’s considered one of the purest, most refined oud oils available commercially and is often referred to as the “most precious natural oud in the world” by the brand. Its very smooth and slightly barnyardy. Think OMBRE NOMADE. Its very prominent in Cuir for about 30mins. As it dries down the oud naturally fades away a that soft supple leather comes forward. Its the same type leather that's in Tom Ford's Ombre Leather Parfum. Its like an expensive pair of high end leather gloves. But the oud assafi gives it a little "breath". Like someone took these expensive gloves and shovelled snow for 10 mins. And you smell the inside on the glove. The leather is warmed up a bit. Its breathes. Fantastic. With the leather comes the Violet leaf. I adore Violet leaf. Since 1988 and Fahrenheit I consider it to be a quintessential masculine note. For me the combination of leather and Violet leaf is as manly as it gets. Smooth, sophisticated - yet ready to rumble. A woman could wear this. Its very sophisticated and smooth. Although I've compared it to Fahrenheit - it really doesn't smell like Fahrenheit at all. They share notes but its a different type of frag. Also this Smells NOTHING like Oud Wood! In summary, if you like the oud in Ombre NOMADE and like the leather Ombre Leather Parfum and like the violet leaf in Fahrenheit, you will love this. Its a strong 11/10 for me. Performance wise - projection is similar to Ombre Leather Parfum. Which is like 7.5/10. Very noticeable for 4-5hrs. On skin, it lasts about 8hrs. On clothes - IT IS NUCLEAR! 20hrs plus on clothes.

Quite a surprisingly love from me, all things considered. It opens up with a potent Leather and an a Strong Booziness with some spice added in too, it then settles down into a Leather-Oud, with some overarcing Violet, and some warm spices in the back, I could also be getting a very subtle tea note as well, but it's hard to tell. Overall the smell I'd say is like 60% leather with a hint of Violet, 25% Oud, and 15% spices on my skin, the Oud is very understated and definitely isn't animalic, it's a western nose appealing Oud for sure, that being said, despite its potency I quite like the Leather accord in this fragrance it smells refined, bold and is given a little charm by whatever warm spices are beneath. Onto wearability, this on my skin is absolutely monstrous, it feels like it's projecting strongly but it goes even beyond that 😂, after applying this on my hand and getting home it filled my while house with the scent after not even 2 minutes had passed, which is sad for me as I don't like strong projecting fragrances usually, but I still like it, in terms of longevity I got around 12 hours. This us a cold weather ONLY scent, I genuinely think you'd make someone pass out if they walked past you in the summer whilst wearing this, definitely not an indoors fragrance at all for me, To me it definitely leans masculine but a woman could pull it off for sure. Overall it's definitely what I expected from a Leather (Cuir = Leather in French) fragrance, with a stupidly strong amount of projection, simplistic yet a piece of art is how I'd describe this. Its getting an 8.4/10

Got this one through a blind trade with a dude online.. and im not disappointed. Smells like purple suede. Except I feel purple suede is a bit fresher and airy and cuir is a bit more robust, still fresh just seems a little deeper. Almost like if you chew spearmint gum you get this fresh minty feel from this fragrance mixed with some animalic undertones and a touch of leather, and not couch leather. I dont think this is offensive at all. If youre a confident masculine more mature man this eill go over extremely well on special occasions, dates, black tie events. It lasts awhile but I dont feel it is room filling. Maybe on clothes it can be and ive only tested on skin. If you like mature scents and can get your hand on this for a good price id say go for it.. dont pay retail. If you cant find it go for purple suede until then. Great smell though ill be wearing this a ton.

This is extremely elegant and mature. You need to be prepared to wear this fragrance: Black suit with white shirt and black shiny shoes, or black tuxedo. For a very formal moment like a wedding where you have a major role on it (not for the groom), or a very important business dinner. I'm not a biker, but probably with that outfit too, but it could seem redundant. Very masculine. Strong, long lasting, almost eternal. Not a versatile perfume. For men of 35+ old, serious and with lot of self confidence. You are making a status and authority statement with this. Not for compliment seekers, dates, parties or clubbing. Not for kids or clowns either.

“Cuir 2023 by Yves Saint Laurent is a masterful expression of raw elegance. It opens with a striking burst of animalic leather — bold, untamed, and unapologetically confident. As the scent unfolds, the smoky, almost rugged heart reveals subtle hints of spices and woods, adding depth and mystery. This fragrance doesn’t just sit on the skin; it commands attention, embodying sophistication with a rebellious edge. Perfect for those who crave a daring signature scent that lingers with power and allure. A true modern classic.”

I got a special printed bottle with a Dubai print and it’s so nice. The smell is literally leather and nothing else. I noticed that in hot days the violet is stronger in my skin but the silage still leathery, may be hard to wear in a day to day life but when you get the chance for sure everyone will notice it. The duration is really really strong even after a bath I have a light leathery smell and if you spray it in a jacket it will be there forever. Definitely worth the price, still expensive tho

Most new “oud” launches only wink at the note, Creed’s Oud Zarian included, but here it feels full and authentic. The oud is deep and full-bodied, wrapped in supple leather and lifted by violet. Spice and woods add warmth, and it wears masculine without being overbearing. Autumn, winter, and early spring bring out its best. It wasn’t instant love, but it grew on me with every wear, and now the oud has that same tannic, mouth-filling depth you get from a bold black tea. Solid 10/10.

Super solid slightly animalic cowhide i wouldn’t even get close to making a dent in a bottle of this stuff you only need 1-2 sprays too maybe if I didn’t own an Ombré Leather that I love just as much but never wear I know this will be the same for me, probably top 3 leather scents atm for me

when i wear it I always like always get compliments, i feel it's super sexy to wear as a woman, the scent is also super overpowering so if you want something discreet just don't go for that one. I have used like 3 bottles already i really like it

It’s absolutely not green or aquatic at all not in this side.. all I can catch is a very smoky leather perfume with a touch of oud ... that’s it ..

Dark and excellent 👍👍 a pleasant surprise especially given the current rating which I feel is unfairly low. This is easily a 4.25+

My favourite leather and man perfume especially for special ocasions.

I simply love it. Very high quality perfum tgat lasts for days .

This smells like cowhide. Nothing more to add. I love it.

Ultimate beast mode, i love it

Cuir, part of the Le Vestiaire des Parfums by Yves Saint Laurent collection, is exactly what the name suggests: leather. The review could almost end there. From the first spray, the scent unfolds like opening the door to a boutique filled with expensive leather goods — handbags, gloves, coats — that rich, slightly raw smell of finely treated hide. Spend a little more time with it, though, and the fragrance reveals more texture. The leather leans slightly animalic yet never becomes dirty or overwhelming. A crisp violet leaf note cuts through the heaviness, adding a cool, ozonic edge that keeps everything feeling sharp and refined. The scent also has green facets and a faint chemical, gasoline-like nuance humming underneath. This subtle petrol-like undertone inevitably brings to mind Fahrenheit by Dior, though here the leather takes center stage and the floral side stays quiet. At moments it also evokes Portrayal Man by Amouage, but denser, darker, and more straightforward, with a much stronger focus on leather than airy aromatics. It leans masculine, but a confident, independent woman could absolutely pull it off. Performance is excellent: easily 12+ hours on skin, and on clothes it can linger for days — sometimes even weeks. Definitely not blind-buy safe unless you’re a true leather enthusiast.

Since smelling vintage Balmain Jolie Madame, I am partial to a well-composed leather-violet scent. I was excited to try Cuir, YSL's effort, and while it is pleasant and good-quality, it is more leather than violet. In fact, it is essentially a straight-up leather scent, living up to its name. Cuir consists of a smooth, dry, animalic leather accord that shifts as the scent develops. It is smooth from initial spray, at its most animalic at the opening, becoming progressively more dry as it develops. The violet emerges early on, adding a predictably beautiful counterpoint to the leather - violet and leather marry extremely well. It is subtle however, fading from view early on. It becomes dry and slightly smoky as it dries down, with a woody undertone. Sillage is moderate and longevity is long-lasting. It is best worn in autumn/winter. Perfectly unisex, it is a good-quality leather scent, but look elsewhere for a successor to Jolie Madame. 3.5/5.

It's a strong leather fragrance with smoky and green notes underneath, Not your typical leather scent, I have many leather fragrances and it doesn't smell similar to any of them, It's like a new creation. I imagine a guy in his 40's who wears a leather jacket and rides his harley davidson bike, why? Because it's a mature scent yet it's bold with a statement. Not a safe blind buy, You have to sample it first. Performance is really good, 8 hours minimum.

This is a really nice fragrance. Although not very original it manages to recreate an older formula in a more wearable fashion. It is like a combo of Dior’s Fahrenheit and Amouage’s Portrayal Men. Very soft suede leather in comparison to Fahrenheit thick leather. It is an easy wear for someone who likes Leather but does not want something challenging. The whole YSL private line is a mess. This would be the only exception worth sampling.

Such a beautiful, deep, slightly more masculine leaning scent. This comes from someone who doesn’t like violet notes! It opens up smokey and leathery but settles to a creamy violet-oud. If it was the other way around I would have ranked it even higher in my personal list. I will still choose something like Caban and Tuxedo over it but this scent is beautiful for someone who loves smokey violets.