Cuir 28 Dubai by Le Labo bottle
Le Labo

Cuir 28 Dubai

3.9/5 · 264 votes Masculine 2013
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity3.8/5
Sillage3.1/5
Day51
Night89
Fall100
Winter91
Spring23
Summer17
Our take

Cuir 28 Dubai opens with a firm leather note, dry and dark in feel, with vetiver pulling the scent toward its earthy, woody side. Vanilla Absolute adds a smooth, lightly sweet warmth, while musk gives the blend a close, skin-like animalic pulse. The smoky accord adds a charred edge, like a worn leather chair beside a quiet fireplace. The opening has a tailored shape, with enough sweetness to soften the leather while keeping its rough grain in view. It feels composed and masculine, yet the unisex balance is clear in the way musk and vanilla sit against the vetiver.

On skin, the leather stays central as vetiver becomes drier and more rooty, while Vanilla Absolute rounds the edges with polished sweetness. Its long staying power gives this dark accord a steady presence, and musk keeps that presence textured as the scent settles. Its close-range projection makes the details feel personal, with animalic musk and smoky wood showing most clearly to the wearer. Cuir 28 Dubai suits someone who likes bold leather scents with an earthy finish and a controlled, niche-leaning mood. Fall and winter are its natural settings, especially for night wear, when the dark woods and vanilla feel at home. It asks for comfort with leather and animalic texture. Those seeking something bright, airy, or delicate may find its weight too stern. The drydown leaves vetiver and vanilla quietly balanced.

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