Cuir Mauresque by Serge Lutens
Men Women 1996
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Description
Cuir Mauresque by Serge Lutens is a leather fragrance from the leather family, designed for both men and women. Launched in 1996, this composition was created by perfumer Christopher Sheldrake.
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leather
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1,043 votes
- Positive 79%
- Negative 17%
- Neutral 4.5%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
3,312 votes
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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 fragrance from the leather family, 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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wildkatzen
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 want to stand out from the crowd, it’s a formidable choice.
oscarsh86
It opens with a realistic, spiced, slightly sweet leather. Then myrrh and incense emerge without overpowering the leather. It has an animal vibe, but nothing gross. In the dry down, the spices fade and it becomes more resinous. It reminds me of Knize Ten at first, but then they diverge a lot; this one is balsamic, the other floral. Longevity and projection are good, better than the average Lutens. I see it as more masculine than feminine, perfect for cold weather. Highly recommended if the price weren’t so high.
oscarsh86
Opens with a very realistic, spiced, slightly sweet leather. Then myrrh and incense start to show up but never overshadow the leather. It feels a bit animal for a while, but not unpleasant. In the final dry down, the leather loses some of the initial spice and settles into a more resinous scent. I get the comparisons to Knize Ten, but they only match at the start; later they differ quite a bit in the dry down. I’d define Knize Ten as a leather-floral, while Cuir Mauresque feels more like a leather-balsamic. Its longevity and projection are good, I’d say above average for Lutens. To me, it comes across as more masculine than feminine, even though it’s classified as unisex. Definitely something I see for cold weather. Highly recommended if it weren’t for the steep price.