Cuir Kora L'Orchestre Parfum 2017

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.