Byredo Cuir Obscur EdP - Harrod's Exclusive

Cuir Obscur by Byredo is a Unisex Leather fragrance launched in 2016. Notes of Amaretto, Nutmeg; Rose, Ylang-Ylang;  Leather, Patchouli and Musk.  Eau de Parfum, EdP.

This is a Harrod's of London Exclusive.

REVIEWS

Fragrantica - This fragrance is an absolute hit for me! I love my leathers... It's boozy bot not alcoholic, you get the beautiful amaretto note which is delicious roasted almonds and vanilla and some brown sugar on the background.
Leather part is like sniffing a new Hermes bag straight from the box :) It's subtle fragrance but is constructed so well I had to go and purchase it. Ylang-ylang and patchouli are balancing out the roughness of the leather and smell divine. I see why they made it a Harrod's exclusive. It's posh, elegant and charming. Sillage is moderate, projection is quite good, longevity is excellent for it being Byredo. It's very easy to wear and sometimes you forget you have it on untill you get a compliment

Fragrantica - It is a lush deep mysterious Arabic style fragrance. although it is categorized under leather, this so misses the complexity of this scent. It might also be mis-categorized in the fashionable rose oud vibe but is far more sophisticated....It is beautifully blended, initially the amaretto opens then the spice and floral notes (including a stunning black velvety rose) come quickly forward forward and remain throughout the 8 hours longevity.
The balance of the background smoky oud leather and patchouli which holds it throughout and give a wonderful mysteriousness to the whole experience.  it is a sensual perfume although i have not yet spayed it on a man i suspect it would be incredible.  Purchased it as a blind buy based on the notes and i am delighted. It is one of those scents you keep wanting to return to explore its depths.  It has good longevity 8/10 and medium silage 6/10

Fragrantica - Wow, one the best pronounced notes I have ever smelt in perfumery of Amaretto. Had to get this and so glad it's in my collection. Is this leathery? Not too much but don't care, that Amaretto note being supported by the other notes is fine by me. The house has good releases with good performance but this is the best from Byredo in my opinion.

Fragrantica - I am hit or miss on leather, and this is hit. Rather than rat poison or cocaine the leather is a gorgeous deep oud like gravity with gorgeous juicy boozey rose going even more succulent with the ylang while leaning into the patchouli for extended strength and continued delectability.... very nice. Very happy with this blind buy!!

Fragrantica - A really lovely interpretation of leather. This perfume is a very deceptive beauty. It opens innocently with an almost innocent vibe of sweet amaretto liquer surrounded by hints of rose, ylang and slight nutmeg. However, then it starts transitioning to a leathery musk with a lovely patchouli center. Unisex with moderate sillage and good longevity. Very nicely blended. A marvelous shape shifter. Enjoy!

Fragrantica - Byredo....You did it. What a fine fine scent. I just cannot stop sniffing my arm. Unbelievable work with leather accord. Wow. Starts off really annoyingly fruity spicy with a huge dose of nutmeg. Give it 10 mins and it turns into smoky leather musk and mentholic Patchouly. Absolutely stunning.... Brilliant leather.

Fragrantica -a leather-centric fragrance that has a semi-animalic, semi-dry quality to it while involving rose, amaretto, and patchouli. It has herbal, floral, boozy, and smoky qualities to it.