Cuir de Russie

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

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