Cuir Le Galion 2015

With Cuir, Le Galion presents a leather fragrance for (almost) all occasions that could even appeal to staunch opponents of this scent genre. In fact, I don't perceive it as such; "Aesthete" is more of a true leather oriental.

Cuir does not come, like many other leather fragrances, with the typical animalistic heaviness and tar-like smokiness; no, Cuir is rather a light, soft leather scent that initially appears fresh and citrusy in the top notes and also brings along a gentle floral bouquet.

The actual leathery component of the fragrance is defined by the elemi resin, which never stands out too dominantly. The base is woody and only slightly animalistic with an almost powdery finish.

The nose behind the fragrance, Vanina Muracciole, surely had in mind the former great head behind Le Galion, Paul Vacher, and thus posthumously created a fragrant monument to two of his great works for Dior and Lanvin. I think here of "Diorling" from 1963 and "Scandal" from 1931, both of which also catered to this fragrance direction and are in a way quite similar to this new creation.

The longevity is very good, and when you think the scent has long faded, it somehow reignites its warm light anew. The sillage is present but never intrusive or overwhelming.

In my opinion, the fragrance is an all-year-round scent for both genders. In the warmer season, preferably for going out in the evening, in autumn and winter also during the day, for work or Sunday afternoon coffee.