What does it smell like?
It smells mostly leather and animalic. Bergamot and cardamom at the top, cedar and lavender in the middle and amber and birch at the base.
- Came out
- 1996
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Centaure Cuir Etalon 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 Pierre Cardin Centaure Cuir Etalon EDC
Centaure Cuir Etalon EDC comes from Pierre Cardin. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Is Centaure Cuir Etalon long lasting?
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. The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and birch are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Pierre Cardin perfumes
This house has 23 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Pour Monsieur, Pierre Cardin and Rose Cardin.
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 Nasomatto Duro but less than Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac and Dior Fahrenheit.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its leather side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Dior Fahrenheit is a lighter match.
Its style
The strongest accord is leather (100%), followed by animalic and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy leather and animalic smells and notes like cedar and amber. Less obvious notes include clove, moss and cloves. Perfume fans rate it 4.03 out of 5.
Centaure Cuir Etalon sillage
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac.
If you like Centaure Cuir Etalon, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac (7 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (8 shared notes), Nasomatto Duro (7 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (8 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can women wear Centaure Cuir Etalon?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Centaure Cuir Etalon good for summer?
It is better in winter. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1996.