Cuir Mauresque by Serge Lutens
Men Women 1996
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Description
Cuir Mauresque by Serge Lutens is a leather-scented fragrance, designed for both men and women. Launched in 1996, this composition was created by perfumer Christopher Sheldrake.
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Notes
leather
Community
1,043 votes
- Positive 79%
- Negative 17%
- Neutral 4.5%
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Leading answer I want it
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Leading answer Love it
1,043 votes
Season
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660 votes
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428 votes
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About Cuir Mauresque
Cuir Mauresque by Serge Lutens is a leather-scented fragrance, designed for both men and women. Launched in 1996, this composition was created by perfumer Christopher Sheldrake.
Musk, amber and animalic Resins and balsams Spices Woods and mosses
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
321 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
433 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
182 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
137 votes
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3 reviews
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I’ve been hunting for Cuir Mauresque by Serge Lutens for years, but in Miami I ended up with the limited edition Thierry Mugler Pure Leather. They say the leather comes from barrels with cured scraps, and if you like something with character and a step away from the ordinary, it’s a formidable option.
It opens with a realistic, spiced, slightly sweet leather. Then myrrh and frankincense emerge without masking the leather. It has an animal vibe, but nothing repulsive. In the dry down, the spices fade and it becomes more resinous. It resembles Knize Ten at first, but then they diverge greatly; this is balsamic, whereas the other is floral. Longevity and projection are good, better than the average Lutens. I see it as more masculine than feminine, ideal for cold weather. Highly recommended if it weren’t for the price.
Opens with a very realistic, spiced, and somewhat cloying leather. Afterwards, myrrh and frankincense start to emerge but never overshadow the leather. It feels slightly animalic for a while, yet remains unoffensive. In the final dry down, the leather loses some of its initial spiciness and settles into a more resinous scent. I understand the comparisons to Knize Ten, but they only match at the start; they differ considerably in the dry down. I’d define Knize Ten as a floral-leather, while Cuir Mauresque feels more like a balsamic-leather. Its longevity and projection are good, I’d say above the average for Lutens fragrances. To me, it comes across as more masculine than feminine, despite being classified as unisex. Without a doubt, I see it better suited for cold climates. Highly recommended if it weren’t for its high price.