The smell in short
It smells mostly patchouli and warm spicy. Bergamot and cinnamon at the top, cinnamon and leather in the middle and amber and leather at the base.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Cuir Patchouli 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
About Elie Saab Cuir Patchouli EDP
Cuir Patchouli EDP is made by Elie Saab. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
How far Cuir Patchouli spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €141. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud.
When in the day to wear Cuir Patchouli
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Longevity on skin
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 about as long as Lattafa Velvet Oud and Montale Paris Honey Aoud. Base notes like amber and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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Who will like it
The strongest accord is patchouli (100%), followed by warm spicy and leather. You will probably like it if you enjoy patchouli and warm spicy smells and notes like cinnamon and amber. Less obvious notes include patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.15 out of 5.
Cuir Patchouli dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Lattafa Velvet Oud (6 shared notes), Montale Paris Honey Aoud (6 shared notes), Philipp Plein Parfums Philipp Plein No Limits (5 shared notes) and Givenchy Gentleman 1974 (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Philipp Plein Parfums Philipp Plein No Limits starts from €66.
More questions
What is the best season for Cuir Patchouli?
Fall and winter.
When did Cuir Patchouli come out?
It came out in 2016.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.