Cuir Kora L'Orchestre Parfum 2017

Let me start off by mentioning the concept and backstory of the perfume - L'Orchestre Parfums is a brand that focuses on music. Every perfume from their collection resembles a certain musical instrument or a music genre. Kora is a traditional musical instrument that is used in Western Africa. Imagine a guitar that has 21 strings, but is made of leather. Sounds fun, huh?

The bottle is really beautiful, same as other bottles from L'Orchestre Parfums. The atomizer is pretty generous, so I suggest being safe with the trigger! It's really easy to choke people out with Cuir Kora.

Now let's get to the scent. If you like leather, this is the one ladies and gentlemen! Also, even if you have multiple leather fragrances in your collection, this will still deserve a spot because of it's unique combination of leather and mango. In the beginning, the mango is quite sweet and juicy, but you can definitely smell the leather, too. After some time, it fades out of the perfume and all of the spices come into play. It turns into a dry, woody, spicy, sexy, leathery goodness! Definitely worth of a sample (at least). :)

Oh, have I mentioned that this perfume also has a song? Each scent from L'Orchestre Parfums has a thematic piece of music, with the link to the song printed on the box as a QR code. Cool concept, if you ask me.

A piece of art, an artful musical composition and a captivating perfume. 
It begins with a cloud of ripped mango and spices. Very unusual and unique one. The leather start to unveil itself with woods and deep hints of roses. The dry down keeps the leather and benzoin in mild, spicy and slightly sweet way.  It feels like gourmand but not gourmand, may be more aromatic.  Indeed it’s very creative blend. Enjoying it in autumn weather with good longevity and moderate silage in general.
The perfume with the piece of composed music reflects this spiritual sensual freedom  in an oases rich of green and fine leather mid of a rainy night in the Sahara autumn.

The creation Cuir Kora by Anne - Sophie Behagel for the label L' Orchestre Parfum is a special, exciting experience for lovers of delicate yet also strict leather accords.

The perfume starts with a surprising combination of yellowish-white fruit - according to the fragrance pyramid, it is mango - and volatile alcohol. In the top note, the bright fruity sound meets a bitter, heavy oily note - an exciting and unique entrance. Cardamom adds some playfulness and lightness to the harsh, almost spicy sound of dark woods and resins. The spice then wonderfully intertwines over time with fragrant labdanum on warm skin. As the scent develops, a delicate and elegant black-brown toned, clearly defined leather accord dominates, but soon becomes softer, more fluid, and amber-like.
Occasionally, a pleasant, moderate sweetness flashes through - a successful contrast - and surprisingly reminds one of the intense scent accord of Elemi & Ambre Noir by 100BON or the smart spice of Le Lion de Chanel.

Cuir Kora has a distinct projection and presence and remains perceptible for a long time without being overpowering. Provided it is applied in moderation.
An elegant and delicate perfume for a casually noble outfit, characterized by black, brown, and white creamy tones, precise cuts, and fine fabrics ... and indeed leather as a material ... It is more suited for the evening hours but does not require a special occasion, rather a free independent spirit.

The creations of the label L' Orchestre Parfum speak a beautiful, unique language in this regard. For example, it is worth approaching the perfume Encens Asakusa if the collector and fragrance lover is receptive to noble incense compositions.

Cuir Kora is too strict for summer; in autumn, the scent will likely reveal its most interesting facets. I recommend this fragrance to all who have a taste for the extraordinary. For me, Cuir Kora belongs to the special, striking, and beautiful compositions that I have encountered so far.

Ten Points.
Dix Points.
Zehn Punkte.