Cuir de Russie

Pierre de Velay No. 47 is a dense, polished Roja built around woods, musk, powder, leather, and an unmistakably animalic core. Reviews point to a chal… Show more

Pierre de Velay No. 47 is a dense, polished Roja built around woods, musk, powder, leather, and an unmistakably animalic core. Reviews point to a challenging opening, then a smoother, more opulent drydown with violet leaf, florals, balsams, and warm woods coming into balance. It suits wearers who enjoy refined but bold perfumery, especially in cooler weather, and it usually makes more. Show less

Mila Schön (Original) is a bold 1981 oriental woody fragrance with ripe peach and strawberry over spicy florals, moss, musk, woods and resin. It has a… Show more

Mila Schön (Original) is a bold 1981 oriental woody fragrance with ripe peach and strawberry over spicy florals, moss, musk, woods and resin. It has a vintage shape, but the fruit and carnation-clove warmth keep it lively rather than dusty. Expect a rich, spicy, mossy scent with noticeable presence. It is best for people who enjoy classic feminine perfumes with texture, warmth. Show less

Angeliki opens with a sharp burst of bitter pomelo and cold aldehydes, quickly giving way to a lush, nostalgic floral heart dominated by wisteria and… Show more

Angeliki opens with a sharp burst of bitter pomelo and cold aldehydes, quickly giving way to a lush, nostalgic floral heart dominated by wisteria and sweet apricot. As the scent settles, a rich vintage character emerges, drawing warmth from raw beeswax, damp oakmoss, and a deep animalic undertone of civet. It is a highly complex, classic chypre that feels like walking through a damp garden in early spring. This unisex fragrance carries an old-world elegance, making it ideal for formal evening wear in cooler autumn or winter weather. It offers a substantial presence for seasoned collectors who appreciate dark, animalic florality, rather than those seeking modern, sugary scents. Show less

Pnoi opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, bitter petitgrain, and wet violet leaves. As the top notes settle, the heart turns into a powdery… Show more

Pnoi opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, bitter petitgrain, and wet violet leaves. As the top notes settle, the heart turns into a powdery floral texture driven by Tuscan orris butter, sweet mimosa, and indolic jasmine. The dry down drops into dark leather, birch tar smoke, beeswax, and castoreum. Created by Greek perfumer Angelos Balamis in a 26 percent concentration, this extraits-level blend moves slowly on skin. It suits chilly autumn afternoons and damp spring evenings when heavy leather and green foliage can breathe without stifling the room. Show less

Cuir de Russie by Bienaimé is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Cuir de Russie was launched in 1935. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bie… Show more

Cuir de Russie by Bienaimé is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Cuir de Russie was launched in 1935. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cassis, Lemon and Neroli; middle notes are Rose, Jasmine, Iris, Labdanum, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Opoponax; base notes are Leather, Musk, Civet, Birch, Castoreum, Styrax, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Oakmoss, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Ambergris. It opens with Bergamot, Clary Sage. The heart moves into Rose, Jasmine. In the dry-down, Leather, Musk give it its base. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Show less

Tola Masha opens with a sharp, eye-watering splash of lime paired with a sweet burst of plum and strawberry. The initial brightness quickly shifts as… Show more

Tola Masha opens with a sharp, eye-watering splash of lime paired with a sweet burst of plum and strawberry. The initial brightness quickly shifts as birch and black pepper add a dry, smoky contrast to the sweet fruit. As the scent settles on skin, a complex heart of cardamom, cinnamon, and dark coffee emerges, preventing the composition from ever feeling like a simple floral-fruity scent. The base anchors the fragrance with an intense combination of leather, agarwood (oud), civet, and warm vanilla. This is a bold, challenging fragrance for collectors who want a rich leather that is sweetened by dark fruits. It is best suited for cold autumn evenings or special occasions, making it a great choice for sampling before committing to a full bottle. Show less

Parfum Royale #1 is a dense, musky leather oud with a polished citrus opening and a floral heart that quickly sinks into suede, woods, spice, and anim… Show more

Parfum Royale #1 is a dense, musky leather oud with a polished citrus opening and a floral heart that quickly sinks into suede, woods, spice, and animalic warmth. It wears rich, textured, and decidedly old-school in style, with the kind of depth that usually suits cool weather, evening use, and experienced lovers of bold perfume. Show less

Bonjour Tristesse Elixir opens with a bright, slightly soapy mix of aldehydes, lemon, and lily of the valley, then moves into a fuller floral heart of… Show more

Bonjour Tristesse Elixir opens with a bright, slightly soapy mix of aldehydes, lemon, and lily of the valley, then moves into a fuller floral heart of rose, jasmine sambac, violet, ylang ylang, and frangipani. The dry-down looks richer and moodier, with sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli, musk, oakmoss, and an animalic touch from civet and castoreum. On paper, this reads as a woody, powdery. Show less

Vetiveria Animalis by Angelos Créations Olfactives is an extra-high concentration extrait de parfum built around dark Java vetiver, heavy civet, and i… Show more

Vetiveria Animalis by Angelos Créations Olfactives is an extra-high concentration extrait de parfum built around dark Java vetiver, heavy civet, and indolic narcissus. The opening strikes skin with sharp aldehydes, spicy cinnamon, and tart plum before settling into a dense foundation of castoreum, hyrax, oakmoss, and Siam benzoin. Formulated by Greek artisan perfumer Angelos Balamis at 25 percent oil concentration, this creation revives classic twentieth-century animalic styling. Wear it on chilly winter nights or crisp autumn evenings paired with heavy wool coats or vintage leather jackets. Show less