This lovely lady is not my friend meridith and shes also not yolanda or lovelia, but she is a great representation of the hialeah atmosphere. Serge lutens launched cuir mauresque in 1996 as one of its nonexport, bell jar exclusives as opposed to the export line in the rectangular bottle. And it is the first that i initially had a problem with. Brought into existence by the legendary photographer, makeup artist and director of shiseidos international image, serge lutens, this is the world of exquisite dreams and pure emotions, the world where the most precious, most authentic and rarest essences are woven into unique harmonies. In general i find orientals work better for men with darker features i cannot explain why, but sweet orientals and blonde men make less sense to me. Shop serge lutens in fragrances and mens luckyscent. They keep the composition from cloying but definitely arent tart or bracing. Kafkaesque, what men should smell like, notable scents. Cuir mauresque is high on my list to try though i am one included in the number of people who initially loved, or at least appreciated nearly everything serge lutens put his name on, but was alas, not very interested in the last few of his releases and never bothered to find samples. The serge lutens offering is richer and more complex, whereas this miller harris scent is a superficial wasted opportunity. In 2010, cuir mauresque moorish leather joined the export line for a limited edition run.
Barneys, luckyscent and beautyhabit all carry the 1. I now see smooth leather enriched by patchouli and orris. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Serge lutens transports the senses back in time with this cuir mauresque fragrance, when the moors occupied cordoba and leather acquired an lane crawford. Louve by serge lutens elected scent of the year 2007 by. Like a number of lutens, it is a casserole of components. Fourreau noir serge lutens perfume a fragrance for women. This is one of the serge lutens that you dont hear much about and if it wasnt for the wonderful kafkaesque i probably wouldnt have bothered to check it out. On leaving andalucia, the moors claimed they were leaving paradise behind. The perfume is composed of lavender, tonka, musk, almonds, smokey accords, which all together produce a dark and mysterious construction. If fine leather were to be woven into a wreath with a few stems of jasmine and dusted with sweet spices, the result would capture the essence of serge lutens cuir. Serge lutens s bottles are designed with the same care and attention as his fragrances. And the empty vials could be icicles or im high on perfume samples and this is all crazytalk.
If fine leather were to be woven into a wreath with a few stems of jasmine and dusted with sweet spices, the result would capture the essence of serge lutens cuir mauresque meaning moorish leather. Cuir mauresque serge lutens perfume a fragrance for women and. Like many of the serge lutens fragrances, cuir mauresque kicks off with a surprising note that offers a freaky insight into the rest of the fragrance. With notes of styrax, incense, and egyptian jasmine. It is said to be a study on the sensation of preciousness, conjuring up the vision of a black rolls royce slowly driving in a wintry landscape. Cuir mauresque is an intense fragrance that was introduced in 1996 by the design house of serge lutens.
Serge lutens cuir mauresque serge lutens line of fragrances, both export and exclusive, is the one that agrees with my skin chemistry the most. Inspired by the elegant, sophisticated leather tanned on acacia bark thats reminiscent of a past rich in conquests, culture, and refinement. Serge lutens five o clock au gingembre 2008 new fragrance. Composed by chris sheldrake in 1996, it alludes to the ancient arab tradition of exquisitely perfuming leather with citrus, musk and attars. Serge lutens cuir mauresque 100ml beauty lane crawford. Serge lutens cuir mauresque cuir mauresque is described by the les salon du palais royal website as a moorish leather. The woods give a feeling of a store filled with antique books and. Serge lutens launched cuir mauresque in 1996 as one of its. Top 10 mens fragrances of summer 2015 acqua di parma book perfume, perfume.
Elegant faceted bottles crafted from noble materials to exacting standards, these objects of desire all have an immediately recognisable signature style. Cuir mauresque by serge lutens ive had a horrible cold for a few days, literally not being able to smell a thing, but today i finally felt better and decided it was time for a new serge. Although he enjoys some of the more domestic pursuits. Cuir mauresque perfume by serge lutens, cuir mauresque is a balsamic fragrance for women that was launched by serge lutens in 1996. It will not be for everyone, but if you really appreciate the art of perfumery, you will see this one as one of his best, recalling the great leather classics such as caron tabac blond or fracas. The civet adds a nice animalic touch to this composition, while i feel like the clove could be reduced. This leathery scent for women is reminiscent of new shoes and sophisticated fashions. In 2000, he launched parfums beaute serge lutens, his personal brand. Cuir mauresque or moorish leather is a very typically brilliant perfume creation from the house of serge lutens, under the direction of the brilliant christopher sheldrake. Cuir mauresque possede une identite tres forte, une signature identifiable entre toutes qui en fait une. In the 1990s, lutens envisioned and designed a perfume house, les salons du palais royal. Cuir mauresque is a popular perfume by serge lutens for women and.
Serge lutens will release a new perfume in march of 2008 called five o clock au gingembre five oclock, with ginger. Cuir mauresque by christopher sheldrake for serge lutens. Although cuir doranger greatly improves as it progresses, it cannot be compared to the similar cuir mauresque. Cuir mauresque is a shared unisex perfume by serge lutens. Perfumer christopher sheldrake developed cuir mauresque, and its notes include mandarin peel, orange blossom, burnt styrax, incense, cinnamon, nutmeg, amber, myrrh, cumin, musk, cedar, and civet. But in both chergui and here in fourreau noir, the perfume makers cede the. Cuir mauresque is a beautiful fragrance, if you want to get or understand what serge lutens is all about, this should be the first place to start. Serge lutens perfume has long been one of my favorite niche house perfumes. Cuir mauresque on leaving andalucia, the moors claimed they were leaving paradise behind.
Cuir mauresque is now one of my favorite lutens scents and is. This stunning composition would suit both men and women, although its soft and floral element can be increased by layering cuir mauresque. The perfumes of serge lutens and i have a twice a year love affair. Since they are one of the few that have been around a long time not yet sold to lvmh or estee lauder yeah, i know shiseido owns them, but they seem pretty benevolent and hands off. This is one of the serge lutens that you dont hear much about and if it wasnt for the wonderful kafkaesque i probably wouldnt have bothered to. Cuir mauresque christopher sheldrake pour serge lutens 1996 cuir.
Serge lutens has been quoted saying cuir mauresque is one creation he enjoys wearing for an evening out in marrakech, where he now resides. Amber, incense, cinnamon, cedar, jasmine, civet, nutmeg, cumin, musk, mandarin peel, orange blossom, sweet spices. Had a random thought that you could keep all your fragrance cards throughout the year, and then use them as tree ornaments at xmas. Santa maria novella peau despagne honorable mention definitely goes to. They keep the composition from cloying but definitely arent tart or. The reason this composition is so brilliant, is because there is no leather in the notes. I closed my eyes and drew a sample from my untried little bag and got cuir mauresque. The committee on russian perfumery has awarded louve by serge lutens the distinction of being scent of the year 2007 in the category best niche perfume of 2007.
What they left behind was in fact an iconic fragrance, an elegant, sophisticated leather tanned on. It features a blend of burnt styrax, amber, myrrh, incense, cinnamon, cedar, aloe wood, civet, nutmeg, clove, cumin, musk, mandarin peel, and orange blossom. Cuir mauresque is a true leather fragrance with amber, musk, cinnamon, mandarine peel, orange blossom, aloe, cedar, nutmeg, clove and cumin. It combines notes of musk, african orange flower, virginia cedar, amber and nutmeg to create a luxurious and exotic aroma that is ideal for daily wear. Fourreau noir is a new fragrance by serge lutens, arriving on the market in september 2009.
I was introduced to serge lutens by my wonderful friend, meridith. Find great deals on ebay for chergui serge lutens and serge lutens ambre sultan. Cuir mauresque by serge lutens lets talk about the always interesting and very controversial, cuir mauresque by serge lutens. Cuir mauresque by serge lutens 1996 cuir mauresque by christopher sheldrake. From the press release in french, with the names of members of the committee. They just did not inspire me, but this one certainly does. Cuir mauresque serge lutens perfume a fragrance for. One reason may be the fact that lutens puts cuir mauresque in the. One of them is cuir mauresque,great fragrance with great leather scent. Cuir ottoman, knize ten, and probably serge lutens cuir mauresque. This fragrance was created by christopher sheldrake. Cuir mauresque serge lutens for women and men pictures.
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