Cuir de Russie II
Fragrance notes
Character
Cuir de Russie II opens with birch tar that feels dark and resinous, giving the early minutes a smoky edge that stays close to the skin. The heart unfolds slowly through violet, violet leaf, and three distinct lotus varieties that add a cool, aquatic lift to the dense floral core. Rose appears in both Bulgarian and Moroccan forms alongside jasmine, but the flowers never turn bright or sweet. They sit under the tar and let the leather accord lead. The composition feels powdery and ozonic at once, with the lotus notes pulling the heaviness upward while the violet keeps the texture soft.
The drydown is where the fragrance settles into its true weight. Natural musk and choya loban bring a deep, animalic warmth that wraps around the amber and the remaining leather traces. The musk does not shout, yet it carries the scent through a long evening without needing a heavy hand. It suits a dimly lit room where conversation moves slowly and the air feels thick with wood and resin. The floral heart fades gradually, leaving the amber and musk to hold the shape. There is a quiet persistence here that keeps the wearer aware of the scent while others notice it only when nearby, and the smoky birch tar still hums beneath the surface as the night goes on
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