Frequently Asked Questions about Cuir de Nacre by Ann Gerard
What does Cuir de Nacre by Ann Gerard smell like?
Cuir de Nacre by Ann Gerard features top notes of Aldehydes, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), and Angelica, middle notes of Currant Leaf and Bud, Iris, and Leather, and base notes of Musk, Sandalwood, and Styrax.
How long does Cuir de Nacre by Ann Gerard last?
Based on user reviews, Cuir de Nacre by Ann Gerard has very good longevity, typically lasting 6-10 hours. The longevity rating is 4.0 out of 5.
What is the sillage of Cuir de Nacre by Ann Gerard?
Cuir de Nacre by Ann Gerard has intimate sillage that stays close to the skin. The sillage rating is 2.0 out of 5.
Who created Cuir de Nacre by Ann Gerard?
Cuir de Nacre by Ann Gerard was created by Bertrand Duchaufour.
I love leather fragrances and the smell you get in most is an approximation of 'real' leather. Things like clive christian C (which I adore BTW) and Tom Ford Tuscan leather have an aggressive accord which smells very sharp. Some which have a very animal or woody nature coupled with oud like Dior Leather Oud and Cuir d'arabie but Cuir de Nacre is entirely different. There's yet another type which seem to be heavy in patchouli and earthy tincture coupled with the leather to create a 'dirty' feel. This one is vaguely reminiscent of YSL's Noble leather in that it's lighter and more powdery but still the YSL leans more toward the Tuscan leather end of the spectrum. Cuir de Nacre is an absolute triumph, such an true leather exuding from the top notes of this fragrance. A wonderfully accurate, soft, buttery leather note which evokes shoe shops, handbags and wallets. The mention of handbags includes the contents BTW lipstick and powdery make up vibes which to my taste never once lean too far into the realms of an 'older' lady type vibe. It's not aggressive enough for that the balance of iris, styrax, musk and cassis is perfect and as it dries down becomes less leathery and more powdery. This has a classy finesse to it and just smells really nice...If that leather lasted, was a bit stonger and less powdered I would hail this as the best leather I'd ever smelled. Longevity is okay but soft and retreats nicely which adds to the less intrusive feel overall.
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Cuir de Nacre, from Ann Gerard was released in 2012. The perfumer behind this creation is Bertrand Duchaufour. It has the top notes of Aldehydes, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), and Angelica, middle notes of Currant Leaf and Bud, Iris, and Leather, and base notes of Musk, Sandalwood, and Styrax.
I love leather fragrances and the smell you get in most is an approximation of 'real' leather. Things like clive christian C (which I adore BTW) and Tom Ford Tuscan leather have an aggressive accord which smells very sharp. Some which have a very animal or woody nature coupled with oud like Dior Leather Oud and Cuir d'arabie but Cuir de Nacre is entirely different. There's yet another type which seem to be heavy in patchouli and earthy tincture coupled with the leather to create a 'dirty' feel. This one is vaguely reminiscent of YSL's Noble leather in that it's lighter and more powdery but still the YSL leans more toward the Tuscan leather end of the spectrum. Cuir de Nacre is an absolute triumph, such an true leather exuding from the top notes of this fragrance. A wonderfully accurate, soft, buttery leather note which evokes shoe shops, handbags and wallets. The mention of handbags includes the contents BTW lipstick and powdery make up vibes which to my taste never once lean too far into the realms of an 'older' lady type vibe. It's not aggressive enough for that the balance of iris, styrax, musk and cassis is perfect and as it dries down becomes less leathery and more powdery. This has a classy finesse to it and just smells really nice...If that leather lasted, was a bit stonger and less powdered I would hail this as the best leather I'd ever smelled. Longevity is okay but soft and retreats nicely which adds to the less intrusive feel overall.