Cuir Fleurissant by Angelos Créations Olfactives

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Cuir Fleurissant Angelos Créations Olfactives 2019

8.2 / 10 51 Ratings

A popular perfume by Angelos Créations Olfactives for women and men, released in 2019. The scent is leathery-spicy. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Leathery

Spicy

Floral

Animal

Smoky

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Birch tar

Aldehydes

Violet leaf absolute

Calabrian bergamot

Orange blossom absolute

Tunisian neroli

Heart Notes

Violet

Bulgarian damask rose absolute

Geranium

Orris butter

Ylang-ylang

Lily of the valley

Mimosa absolute Smoke

Smoke

Base Notes

Leather

Ambrette seed Amyris

Amyris

Musk

Opoponax

Siam benzoin Styrax

Styrax

Vanilla absolute

Castoreum

Nagarmotha

Patchouli

Perfumer & Creative Guidance

Angelos Balamis Perfume maker, Brand owner [Angelos Créations Olfactives]

Ratings

Scent

8.251 Ratings

Longevity

8.446 Ratings

Sillage

7.546 Ratings

Bottle

7.545 Ratings

Value for money

7.534 Ratings

Submitted by Oscarsh86, last update on 09/08/2025.

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7 in-depth fragrance descriptions

06/26/2024

9
Scent

DrB1414
258 Reviews

DrB1414

3

Not unique but high quality

Cuir Fleurissant from Angelos Olfactives. My favorite from the house next to Angeliki. Both share that "retro" quality and floracy, yet one is a Chypre while the other is a Leather perfume. It walks in the lines of other great floral-leather perfumes that make great use of violet, such as Cuir Cannage and Great Britain, but I enjoy this one better. It sits so well with my skin chemistry, but I did hear a few people having not such a great experience, so definitely sample it beforehand.

On me, it behaves like a "Cuir de Russie" leather with a good amount of florals, a juicy bergamot that lingers forever, and some moss and resins in the base. As the name suggests, the leather accord and the floral bouquet are what you'll experience for the most part, and they are both finely executed. The opening greets you with a juicy bergamot that is stretched deep into the heart and balances the candied quality of the florals and the smokiness of the birch tar. The leather accord paints a deep brown color in my mind and feels incredibly textured. There is a smoky quality from the birch, after all, it is a Cuir de Russie, but on my skin, it doesn't overrule the other aspects, hence, it doesn't bother me one bit. It's perfectly dosed for my tastes. The florals are a major component here going hand-in-hand with the leather. It feels like a floral bouquet in which violet stands out the most. There is a candied quality to it that pairs well with the tart flavor of the bergamot. As time goes by, the leather loses its grip but the florals hang on tight. Resins and moss adjoin them in the later stages to shift the composition toward more of a Chypre-like experience.

Overall, it is a delightful floral-leather perfume, and although it doesn't bring anything new to this genre, I believe it is among the finest.

IG:@memory.of.scents

06/12/2025

4
Pricing 4
Bottle 6
Sillage 6
Longevity 7.5
Scent

DRKSHDW
117 Reviews

DRKSHDW

3

VELVET GLOVES AND RUBBER SOLES

This one opens loud. Like, “new pair of luxury boots straight out of the box” loud. We’re talking rubber soles, industrial adhesives, and a touch of waxy shoe polish. It’s intense at first — almost jarring — but kind of fabulous in a weird, artsy way. Then, just when you think you're about to sniff a tire warehouse for the next hour, orange blossom and neroli swoop in like floral air fresheners, giving the blend a much-needed breath of soapy, sparkling elegance.

As it develops, the scent takes a powdery turn. Orris butter and violet take center stage, and oh boy, do they perform. Think velvety, fatty, plush powder — dense and luxurious, like vintage cosmetics melting on warm skin. These notes give the fragrance its retro soul. Over time, the violet sweetens on the skin. Warm, deep, intense, cocooning — like being hugged by a diva in a velvet robe who only drinks absinthe and speaks in Oscar Wilde quotes.

Now, the leather accord is interesting. It feels very modern and classic at the same time — synthetic and rubbery, a bit glossy, but the birch tar gives it just enough of a classic touch. It's paired with florals that scream old-world glamour. This contrast between the leather accord and vintage florals creates a tension that’s edgy, theatrical, and unique. It's not your fruity leather, not your sultry sex-leather, not your cold chrome futuristic leather, not saddle-up cowboy leather, and definitely not gourmand cupcake leather. If I had to name it, I'd call it aristocratic boudoir leather. Or maybe burlesque backstage leather. Warm, glam, a little extra — like Moulin Rouge meets Marie Antoinette’s vanity table.

As it evolves, the leather fades into the background while the florals keep the spotlight. It’s not a linear scent — it moves and shifts — but I do wish the opening and middle stages stuck around a bit longer. It’s strong in the initial 1–2 hours, but then fades surprisingly quickly, turning into a soft skin scent. It didn’t last as long as I expected — overall, it’s milder and almost shy in its drydown. By the end, you’re left with a very soft, sweet, powdery violet and iris cloud. Lovely? Yes. But I’m not sure I’d fork over the $$$ for 30ml of this just for the finale.

Still, it’s a well-made, well-composed scent. Quirky, dramatic, and beautifully blended — like a velvet opera glove with a hidden dagger.

04/13/2025

8
Pricing 8
Bottle 10
Sillage 10
Longevity 9
Scent

Sugandaraja
26 Reviews

Sugandaraja

2

The Unsmiling Fumarole

Cuir Fleurissant is an ominous, forbidding fragrance. I visualize it as a plume of billowing black smoke.

The star here is the birch tar, thick and oily, accented with some minerallic oud and bitter leather. Woven into this is the faintest echo of aldehydes and violets, seemingly vanishing at times, then reappearing like a line of mauve on a charcoal canvas.

It's difficult to overstate how much proportion plays a role in Cuir Fleurissant. Reading the notes alone, one might think this is Chanel Cuir de Russie redux, but where as that fragrance is a mote of bitter in a sea of floral aldehydes and powder, here the roles are fully inverted: this is mostly smoke and leather, with only the faintest sparkle.

Deep into the drydown, the smoke relents, becoming powdery ash, a warm musk and mild patchouli joining the now-ghostly florals.

The vibes are less classic French perfume, and more modern; stark; maybe even Brutalist. Cuir Fleurissant is that friend who puts black and white photos of abandoned factories on their wall, and listens to weird, depressing music in their bedroom at night. Still, I'm happy to have them as a guest - once in a while.

05/19/2025

10
Pricing 8
Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 7.5
Scent

Irisfauve
26 Reviews

Irisfauve

1

A roller coaster of a scent

Cuir Fleurissant is a wild ride. It’s one of those fragrances that completely transforms on your skin like, every time you wear it, it feels different. The first time I tried it, I was in love. It hit all the right notes for me, honestly better than a lot of Cuir de Russie-style scents, even ones like Great Britain. The violet was front and center, the aldehydes danced around gently, and the leather sat quietly in the background. Everything just bloomed beautifully.

But then… the next day, it was like a totally different perfume. Out of nowhere, this huge blast of birch tar took over, smoky, almost like a backyard barbecue. Way too much for my taste. It took a good two hours before that settled down and I finally got back to that lovely, vintage-style Cuir de Russie I fell for in the first place.

It kind of reminded me of the opening of Hyde by Hiram Green intense and smoky. If you’re not into that burned, charred vibe, you’ll need some patience. But then it shifts again. And again. And again. It’s a nice perfume, I just wish the floral side had a bit more spotlight throughout.

09/08/2025

8
Pricing 8
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 8
Scent

AlexD76
86 Reviews

AlexD76

1

A contemporary interpretation of a classic leather fragrance

Cuir Fleurissant is a fragrance for the connoisseur who enjoys a fragrance with depth and personality. It is neither a light and trivial floral, nor is it a brutish leather. It occupies a more subtle space between the two, offering a modern artistic interpretation of a traditional theme. While for some its complexity may not lend itself to casual wear on a daily basis, for special occasions, or for those rare occasions when you want to wear a fragrance that is both mentally engaging and transportive.

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