Cuir mauresque by Serge Lutens

Name: Cuir mauresque
Brand: Serge Lutens
Rating: 7.7 (223 reviews)

1996unisex

Perfumers: Christopher Sheldrake and Serge Lutens

7.7/10

223 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Cuir mauresque by Serge Lutens is a widely worn Leathery Spicy fragrance for women and men. Cuir mauresque was launched in 1996. The composition is by Christopher Sheldrake and Serge Lutens. Top notes include Musk, Orange blossom, Cedarwood and Amber; middle notes include Mandarin orange, Cinnamon, Clove and Styrax; base notes include Leather, Myrrh, Caraway and Civet. Voters rate it highest for autumn and winter. It lasts very long, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Winter and autumn (77% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly men, 56% of votes
Smells mainly: leathery, spicy, oriental

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

15 notes

Cuir mauresque features 15 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

223 ratings

7.7

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

168 ratings

8.2

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

156 ratings

7.4

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

224 season votes

Spring14%
Summer9%
Autumn37%
Winter40%

Who wears it

Men56%
Unisex6%
Women38%

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