More about Yves Saint Laurent Cuir
Cuir by Yves Saint Laurent is a Leather fragrance for women and men. Cuir was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Ilias Ermenidis. Top notes are Rum, Saffron and Ginger; middle notes are Tobacco, Black Tea and Osmanthus; base notes are Leather, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud). The collection of luxury perfumes from Yves Saint Laurent inspired by the iconic pieces of fashion of the house, Le Vestiaire des Parfums, was presented in the fall of 2015 with five editions. The new sub-collection Le Vestiaire des Parfums Collection de Nuit comes out in September 2016 with three new fragrances: Cuir, Velours and Vinyle. The Cuir fragrance is described as audacious, elegant, and sensual.
Featured Notes
Cuir opens with Rum, Saffron, Ginger, a base of Leather, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud).
- Top Notes
- Rum, Saffron, Ginger
- Base Notes
- Leather, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud)
Longevity & Projection
Cuir by Yves Saint Laurent offers long-lasting longevity with strong projection, best suited to winter & fall and night & evening.
What does Cuir smell like?
Cuir opens with Rum, Saffron, Ginger, develops into a heart of floral notes, and settles into a base of Leather, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud). The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Cuir last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Cuir has long-lasting longevity with strong projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Cuir?
Fragrances with a similar character include Red Tobacco Intense, Halfeti, Noir Extreme Parfum. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Cuir — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Cuir samples?
You can buy authentic Cuir by Yves Saint Laurent samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Cuir by Yves Saint Laurent is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Rum, Saffron, Ginger, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with strong sillage.




