by Orto Parisi
Cuoium is a deeply animalic, smoky leather fragrance that delivers an intense and uncompromising olfactory experience. It opens with a sharp, metallic burn of leather, cade, and incense, evoking the sensation of a freshly tanned hide exposed to fire. The scent is powerful and linear, projecting boldly without much evolution—its character is defined early and remains constant throughout its very long wear. Many describe it as a daring, masculine statement scent, akin to a barnyard leather jacket left in a damp cellar, or a chimney-trap of smoldering wood and incense. The warmth of amber, vanilla, and labdanum anchors the composition, softening the harshness without veiling its depth. While some find it pleasantly dirty, comforting, and musky, others perceive it as fecal, overwhelming, or offensive, highlighting its divisive personality. It is not subtle; it is a fragrance for those who seek intensity, complexity, and personal self-expression over mainstream appeal.