Cuirelle Ramón Monegal 2010

Wow, this is definitely the finest leather scent I have ever sniffed. Or at least, Cuirelle smells subtly and elegantly of leather to my nose. Or perhaps more like a fine leather glove (white, crumpled, buttery soft) that someone has lovingly rubbed with beeswax.

When you think of bees, you easily think of honey; but I don't perceive a honey note, nor anything really sweet. More of a delicate waxy scent. And like Florblanca, I also perceive a fruity note -- I wonder where that might come from?

Neither patchouli, nor incense or cinnamon do I perceive here: nothing dark, earthy or spicy. If anything, there is a hint of smokiness, so subtle that it doesn't bother me as someone who usually opposes smoky tones.

And speaking of things I don't actually like: I don't really like the smell of leather either. But the note here has nothing to do with tanned animal hide. It only reminds me of a certain note that typically accompanies leather.

I find Cuirelle incredibly elegant and can best imagine it on well-dressed people. The scent would also suit leaders well, especially since it has the advantage of staying relatively close to the skin, never overwhelming, but still very long-lasting.

Even though Cuirelle is not a scent that fits my usual preferences, I find it exceptionally artistic, unique, and I can't find anything negative about it.