Cuir Ylang unisex

Elie Saab is best known for haute couture, and the brand's fragrance line carries that same sense of refined drama. Cuir Ylang is a 2016 release that channels the house's signature elegance into an unconventional floral oriental. The opening pairs bergamot with a prominent leather note and smoke, creating an immediate sense of intrigue. Turkish rose and ylang ylang emerge alongside this smoky leather, giving the floral elements a dark, almost animalic quality. The heart deepens with amber, castoreum, and more leather, while jasmine and cedar add structural complexity. The base is where the fragrance reveals its true nature -- ash and papyrus dust down the leather and amber into something austere and papery, preventing the composition from ever becoming sweet or powdery. This is a unisex fragrance for those drawn to leather-forward orientals with floral complexity rather than floral dominance. It works year-round but shines in cooler months when its smoky, woody character feels most natural. If you gravitate toward The Dark Poet, The Mystic, and The Seducer, Cuir Ylang deserves your attention.

Top: bergamot, leather, smoke, turkish rose, ylang ylang. Heart: amber, castoreum, cedar, jasmine, leather. Base: amber, ash, birch, leather, papyrus.

Elie Saab Cuir Ylang unisex belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.

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