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Le Labo Cuir 28
Le Labo

Cuir 28

woody
leather
aromatic
earthy
animalic
smoky
EDP · 2013 · unisex

Le Labo is a niche fragrance house known for its emphasis on quality ingredients and artisanal craftsmanship. Founded in 2006, the brand has built a reputation for precise compositions and distinctive scents that resist mainstream trends.

Cuir 28 opens with a sharp, aromatic blend of aldehydes and bergamot, grounded immediately by oud and patchouli for an earthy, animalic character. The heart develops through jasmine and labdanum, which add a subtle sweetness against moss and vetiver, while virginia cedar provides structure. The base settles into a rich leather and amber foundation, supported by sandalwood and woody notes that linger for hours. Overall, this is a leather fragrance with serious depth, balancing animalic rawness with woody sophistication.

This suits someone seeking a bold, complex leather that doesn't shy away from its dark, smoky edges. It works well in cooler months and evening wear, though the projection and longevity make it versatile enough for confident daytime wear. If you gravitate toward The Dark Poet, The Mystic, and The Maverick archetypes, Cuir 28 deserves your attention.

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Main Accordsreported by community
woody
100%
leather
75%
aromatic
50%
earthy
50%
animalic
50%
smoky
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
aldehydes
aldehydes
The chemical family that created modern perfumery, aldehydes were first used prominently in Chanel N°5 (1921), adding a soapy, abstract, almost metallic sparkle that lifted the fragrance above anything previously possible. They don't smell like anything in nature; their effect is more textural than aromatic. Aldehydic fragrances feel luminous, sophisticated, and distinctly 20th century.
bergamot
bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
oud
oud
The most prized and expensive raw material in perfumery, a resinous wood produced by agarwood trees infected with a specific mold. Real oud is animalic, smoky, leathery, and sometimes medicinal, with enormous lasting power. It anchors the great Middle Eastern fragrances and has become the defining luxury note of contemporary perfumery.
patchouli
patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
rose
rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
jasmine
jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
labdanum
labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
moss
moss
Damp, green, and slightly bitter with a cool, shadowy quality, moss is nature's version of depth in perfumery. Oakmoss and tree moss both add a forest-floor complexity that anchors compositions in something real. Essential to classic chypre fragrances and the inspiration for countless green woody accords.
vetiver
vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
virginia cedar
virginia cedar
Warm, slightly sweet, and clean, Virginia cedarwood is the most commonly used cedar in mainstream perfumery. It has a familiar, pencil-cedar smell with a soft warmth that makes it universally approachable. Less assertive than Atlas cedar, it acts as a quiet, reliable base note in hundreds of commercial fragrances.
Base · 3–12 hrs
amber
amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
leather
leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
patchouli
patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
sandalwood
sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
woodsy notes
woodsy notes
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The Dark PoetBest match90% match
You don't wear fragrance. You inhabit it.

Dark, animalic, smoky, resinous. Challenging, polarizing, completely unforgettable.

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The Mystic83% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Maverick83% match
You do what works for you. That's always been enough.

Fresh, bold, abstract, dry. Metallic notes, experimental musks, architectural woods with presence.

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Scent Profile
woody100%leather75%aromatic50%earthy50%animalic50%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDP
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Le Labo Cuir 28— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Le Labo Cuir 28? +
$6.99 at ScentSplit. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Le Labo Cuir 28 smell like? +
Le Labo is a niche fragrance house known for its emphasis on quality ingredients and artisanal craftsmanship. Founded in 2006, the brand has built a reputation for precise compositions and distinctive scents that resist mainstream trends. Cuir 28 opens with a sharp, aromatic blend of aldehydes and bergamot, grounded immediately by oud and patchouli for an earthy, animalic character. The heart develops through jasmine and labdanum, which add a subtle sweetness against moss and vetiver, while virginia cedar provides structure. The base settles into a rich leather and amber foundation, supported by sandalwood and woody notes that linger for hours. Overall, this is a leather fragrance with serious depth, balancing animalic rawness with woody sophistication. This suits someone seeking a bold, complex leather that doesn't shy away from its dark, smoky edges. It works well in cooler months and evening wear, though the projection and longevity make it versatile enough for confident daytime wear. If you gravitate toward The Dark Poet, The Mystic, and The Maverick archetypes, Cuir 28 deserves your attention.
What are the notes in Le Labo Cuir 28? +
Top: aldehydes, bergamot, oud, patchouli, rose. Heart: jasmine, labdanum, moss, vetiver, virginia cedar. Base: amber, leather, patchouli, sandalwood, woodsy notes.
What fragrance family is Cuir 28? +
Le Labo Cuir 28 belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Le Labo Cuir 28? +
Based on shared notes, Alexandria Fragrances Agar (amber, patchouli, jasmine, labdanum), Alexandria Fragrances Agar (Solid (amber, patchouli, jasmine, labdanum), Elie Saab Cuir Absolu unisex (amber, leather, jasmine, vetiver), Snif Strawberry Moon (amber, patchouli, jasmine, labdanum), Elie Saab Elie Saab Variety (amber, patchouli, jasmine, labdanum) may smell similar to Cuir 28.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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