Cuir de Russie Parfum

Cuir de Russie Parfum is a profound, complex leather fragrance that blends Chanel's signature aldehydes with a rich bouquet of floral and tobacco notes. The parfum version presents a drier, smokier, and more unisex character compared to the softer, more floral EDP. It unfolds with a sparkling, animalic opening—aldehydes dancing with jasmine, ylang-ylang, and rose—before settling into a buttery, powdery leather with a subtle birch tar and tobacco drydown. On skin, it remains close and intimate, with a slow, elegant evolution that feels more layered and vivid than the EDP. While its longevity is moderate and projection is modest—typical for a parfum—it delivers an intense sensory experience, especially in its vintage formulations, which are noted for their raw, primal leather and rich balsamic depth. The fragrance is frequently described as transcendent: not just a scent, but a time travel experience into an elegant, sensual, and emotionally charged past. It suits formal occasions, intimate settings, or moments of personal reflection.