The smell in short
The first thing you smell is amalfi lemon and bergamot. The heart brings cedar and jasmine. On the skin it settles into amber and leather. Overall it smells tobacco and citrus.
- Came out
- 1991
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Centaure Cuir Blanc 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 Blanc EDC in detail
Centaure Cuir Blanc EDC is made by Pierre Cardin. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Other Pierre Cardin perfumes
The house has 23 perfumes here, led by Pour Monsieur, Pierre Cardin and Rose Cardin.
Is Centaure Cuir Blanc your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is tobacco (100%), followed by citrus and leather. You will probably like it if you enjoy tobacco and citrus smells and notes like cedar and amber. Less obvious notes include citruses, leather and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.12 out of 5.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
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. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts about as long as Parfums Gres Cabochard and Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain. Base notes like amber and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
What Centaure Cuir Blanc costs
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain and Dior Fahrenheit.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Parfums Gres Cabochard and Dior Fahrenheit spread further.
Centaure Cuir Blanc dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Parfums Gres Cabochard (9 shared notes), Guerlain Vetiver Guerlain (8 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (9 shared notes) and Azzaro (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Parfums Gres Cabochard starts from €28.
Quick answers
Can women wear Centaure Cuir Blanc?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Centaure Cuir Blanc come out?
It came out in 1991.
What is the best season for it?
Spring.