Discover Cuir Intense by Guerlain from the Absolus Allegoria collection, a Unisex Eau de Parfum built around the contrast between the darkness of leather and the luminous softness of osmanthus. The composition opens with osmanthus and ylang-ylang, develops into a rich heart of leather and musk, and settles on tobacco, sandalwood and Virginia cedarwood.
Guerlain presents Cuir Intense as an exploration of the many facets of leather, moving between light and shadow. Dark leathery and woody nuances contrast with bright osmanthus, while cedarwood and sandalwood add warm, mysterious depth. Tobacco brings a darker smoky character that reinforces the intensity of the composition.
The fragrance was created by Thierry Wasser, Guerlain’s Master Perfumer. Cuir Intense was originally launched in 2019 as part of the Les Absolus d’Orient collection, before being reintroduced in 2024 within Absolus Allegoria in the collection’s updated bottle design. Specialist fragrance sources classify it as a Unisex composition with a distinctly leathery, woody and tobacco-driven profile.
Top Notes
The fragrance opens with osmanthus and ylang-ylang.
Osmanthus gives the opening a soft floral-fruity brightness with apricot-like nuances, creating a clear contrast with the fragrance’s darker leather character. Ylang-ylang adds a rich, warm floral facet that gives the opening greater softness and sensuality.
Heart Notes
The heart reveals leather and musk.
Leather forms the central character of the fragrance with a powerful, deep and sophisticated profile, combining dark, woody and sensual facets. Musk softens the intensity of the leather and gives the composition a warmer, fuller texture.
Base Notes
The composition settles on tobacco, sandalwood and Virginia cedarwood.
Tobacco introduces a dark, warm and slightly smoky richness, while sandalwood adds a creamy woody softness. Virginia cedarwood contributes a dry, elegant structure that deepens the fragrance and reinforces its leathery woody identity.
Fragrance Notes
- Top: Osmanthus, Ylang-Ylang
- Heart: Leather, Musk
- Base: Tobacco, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedarwood