I ordered the discovery set of the 'Le Fetiche' line directly on the Louboutin website and it was my first approach to the maison's perfumes. Although the collection was all in all underwhelming, I have to say that Le Cuir has a good construction and a growing appeal for me. I should point out from the outset that leather is one of my favourite notes, but that it is often too intense or goes into overly edgy and traditionally 'masculine' territory. In this case, on the other hand, we immediately feel the leather dissolve into a warmer and, initially, indistinct note, but which gradually takes on the appearance of a floral accompaniment (a not quite natural osmanthus). The interplay between the two components is well balanced, although it leans slightly towards the floral part, and leaves one eager to continue sniffing this combination. I am glad to have found a fragrance that brings out the softer side of leather without losing any of its punch and quality.
