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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumer
Cuir Béluga
feminine
Created by Olivier Polge
Cuir Béluga by Guerlain is a Leather fragrance for women and men. Cuir Béluga was launched in 2005. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Polge. Top notes are Tangerine and Aldehydes; middle notes are Immortelle and Patchouli; base notes are Vanilla, Suede, Heliotrope and Amber. For the event of opening of renovated main boutique La Maison Guerlain (The House of Guerlain) at 68 Avenue des Champs-Elysées, Paris, Guerlain launched exclusive line of three perfumes – L \'Art et la Matière (The Art and (raw) Material, a pun after the French expression L\'Art et la Manière – the art and manners). Three famous noses were invited to work on the perfumes using the highest quality materials. The perfumes were launched in 2005. Cuir Beluga is a fragrance of leather, worked on by Olivier Polge. The main notes are of mandarin, immortelle flower, leather, amber, heliotrope and vanilla. It starts with the sweet accord of wild citrus, and ends in creamy vanilla cloud. The leather of Cuir Beluga delicate, velvety and soft, without sharp animalistic notes typical for leather fragrances. Cuir Beluga caresses just like expensive leather woman gloves.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
95%
Win
45%
Spr
22%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
81%
Day
80%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
3,948 votes
4.34
Love it
2.2k56%
Like it
1.2k30%
OK
2536%
Dislike
2416%
Hate it
541%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 22 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
The community views Cuir Béluga as a masterpiece fragrance with exceptional packaging and a beautiful balance of leather and vanilla notes. While widely praised for its quality and exclusivity, the high cost and variable performance on different wearers mean testing before buying is recommended.
Strengths
- Stunning bottle design and presentation with customization options
- Exceptional blend of leather and vanilla with textural quality
- Underrated and relatively exclusive fragrance with longevity
- Works well as a signature scent
Weaknesses
- High price point warrants testing before purchase
- Performance varies significantly between individuals
- Not universally flattering on all skin types
Best for
Signature everyday wearLuxury gift occasionsEvening and special occasions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
