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Cuir Végétal Olibanum. 2022

7.6 / 10 16 Ratings

A popular perfume by Olibanum. for women and men, released in 2022. The scent is woody-spicy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Woody

Spicy

Leathery

Smoky

Green

Fragrance Notes

Cumin

Frankincense

Leathery notes

Virginia cedar

Atlas cedar Oud

Oud

Ratings

Scent

7.616 Ratings

Longevity

7.413 Ratings

Sillage

6.914 Ratings

Bottle

7.416 Ratings

Submitted by Pallidus · last update on 01/20/2026.

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2 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/20/2026

RinaStylist
321 Reviews

RinaStylist

Beyond Softness: A Dignified Sandalwood Defined by Carrot Seed

The fragrance opens with the vibrant, spirited spices of cumin and cardamom, subtly softened by the sophisticated, powdery nuances of carrot seed and iris.

Gradually, the composition transitions into a smooth, luxurious blend of sandalwood and black oud. Over time, the powdery heart notes serve to "tighten" the creamy sandalwood, adding a layer of structured elegance and intellectual depth. It is a masterful balance where warm spices meet a refined, dry finish—a scent for those who appreciate a woody fragrance with a dignified edge.

09/23/2025

RejdaPersa
8 Reviews

RejdaPersa

Gorgeous Frankincense with Delicate Cumin

I appreciate the cumin note in Cuir Vegetal for its refined pungency in the opening, and because it has been directed to behave itself quietly in the background, enhancing the fragrance rather than overpowering it. This is in contrast to the nutty and edible roasted cumin note in Santal from this house, which showcases its tenacity throughout, giving me an overall dirty / savoury gourmande impression.

Once this warms up on my skin, the grounding cumin and dry cedar give off the impact of an elegant, gently smoked birch / pine tar and smooth suede-like accord. The piney, resinous frankincense base enhances this as it dries down, replacing some of that soft smokiness with balsamic citrusy incense supported by a whisper of clean musk. I find fragrances like Gucci Pour Homme to be warmer, drier, and far woodier than Cuir Vegetal, which shares some similarities to Nicolai's Baikal Leather. This is definitely a gentle fragrance in terms of sillage (although I have been spraying sensibly from my 2ml sample), but I have found that a spray to the inside of my elbow has lasted a good 6 hours or so.

I find Cuir Vegetal to layer beautifully with Olibanum's Iris, Tubereuse and Opoponax so far. If I were into sweeter scents, it is also very nice with Vanille. This also lasts longer and has a more intense signature olibanum base than Sacra, and is probably one of my favourites from their collection set (I wish they hadn't omitted Vetiver from the set, as I'd much rather have sampled that over Yuzu or Mate, for example).