It took some time for me to recognize the special character of Cuoio Nobile. I sensed the subtle bitterness and elegance of the fragrance, but I didn't take the necessary time and calm to enjoy and discover it.
I acquired it a year ago. The seemingly lacking projection was the reason I set it aside, offered it for sale again, and ultimately forgot about it. A tremendous mistake...
A few days ago, I rummaged through unsorted samples, forgotten decants, discarded bottles, notes, and fleeting scribbles during a quiet moment.
I retrieved the unassuming Pineider bottle with the noble leather cap from the back rows of my collection.
The top note is bitter and fresh - dominated by the spicy lavender note. The interplay of resins, cypress, and lavender creates, with insistence, oily, metallic nuances that dominate the entrance for a long time. Quickly, a present but unexcited tobacco spice and bright leather tones join in. The light leather and carefully measured notes of tonka and patchouli make the fragrance appear smart and
charmingly fragrant despite all its serious depth as it develops further. All components wonderfully coalesce into a casually elegant leather scent that gently envelops the wearer, charmingly accompanies, and doesn’t overwhelm anyone.
The masterful Luca Maffei has already shown with some creations for Acca Kappa and Carthusia that he excellently masters the art of "floating balance."
Cuoio Nobile associates light and dark leather tones, robust tobacco, and sometimes the taste of a good cognac.
For the "wardrobe for the scent," casual classics are recommended, as well as the late evening hour and a jazzy ballad by Sade.
I have - thank God - learned to appreciate the special quality of this beautiful fragrance just in time.
It now has a lovely place in the front rows of my collection.
How great it is to give a fragrance a second (sometimes even third or fourth) chance. I often feel the same way, unfortunately, I haven't always been able to wait, and I've ended up repurchasing some scents because I let them go too soon. I haven't listened to Sade in a long time, thanks for the reminder!
It's just really well made with great performance!