How it smells
It smells mostly leather and warm spicy. Violet leaf and cardamom at the top, leather and rose in the middle and patchouli and tobacco at the base.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Cuir Nilam notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Atelier Materi Cuir Nilam EDP
Cuir Nilam EDP is made by Atelier Materi. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
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Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €197. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Xerjoff Join The Club Comandante and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: winter, fall, summer and spring. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is leather (100%), followed by warm spicy and patchouli. You will probably like it if you enjoy leather and warm spicy smells and notes like leather and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.04 out of 5.
Is Cuir Nilam long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Bvlgari Au The Noir. Base notes like patchouli and tobacco are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far Cuir Nilam spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Bvlgari Au The Noir.
Cuir Nilam dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Xerjoff Join The Club Comandante (6 shared notes), Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (4 shared notes), Bvlgari Au The Noir (5 shared notes) and Parfums Gres Cabochard (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Bvlgari Au The Noir starts from €148.
Questions people ask
Is Cuir Nilam unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Can I wear Cuir Nilam to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2023.