The smell in short
The first thing you smell is bergamot and clary sage. The heart brings benzoin and carnation. On the skin it settles into amber. Overall it smells amber and leather.
- Came out
- 1996
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Centaure Cuir Ambre 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
Pierre Cardin Centaure Cuir Ambre EDC in detail
Centaure Cuir Ambre EDC is made by Pierre Cardin. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud but less than Montale Paris Oud Edition and Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos unisex.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Is Centaure Cuir Ambre your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by leather and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and leather smells and notes like benzoin and amber. Less obvious notes include hyssop and oud. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
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How far Centaure Cuir Ambre spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jil Sander Sun.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts about as long as Lattafa Velvet Oud and Montale Paris Oud Edition. Base notes like amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
If you like Centaure Cuir Ambre, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Lattafa Velvet Oud (6 shared notes), Montale Paris Oud Edition (6 shared notes), Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos unisex (7 shared notes) and Jil Sander Sun (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jil Sander Sun starts from €30.
More questions
Can women wear Centaure Cuir Ambre?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Centaure Cuir Ambre come out?
It came out in 1996.
Is it good for summer?
It is better in winter. In hot weather it can feel heavy.