Cuir de Russie (1892)

By 1892, the renowned Russian leather—whose origins date back to the 16th century—was widely praised for its durability and quality. Legend has it that soldiers treated leather with birch tar to make it waterproof. This practice gave birth to the leather note in perfumery, characterized by smoky, woody, and leathery aromas.

The elegance of French perfumery, dedicated to the unparalleled strength of Russian leather.

Cuir de Russie features olfactory notes of Leather, cardamom, and patchouli.