Fragrance Description:

Chanel Cuir de Russie EDT, is a spicy leather fragrance. It smells like a smoky, buttery leather glove infused with airy florals and crisp aldehydes. Although originally marketed to women, the fragrance is now widely considered unisex. In this specific batch, birch tar replaced the castoreum used in the original formulation. It provides a smooth and refined spicy aroma, smelling more like a polished saddle—woven with iris, jasmine, and a faint tobacco-tinged softness that feels aristocratic and quietly sensual. As it dries down, the leather becomes creamy, almost skin-like, leaving a dry down of faint woods and a powdery elegance that defines the house’s classic Russian leather signature. For a similar experience, try The Black Knight by Francesca Bianchi.

• Type: Spicy Leather

• Introduced in: 1924

• This bottle's Batch Code & Year Made: N/A = 1990's

• Season: Fall, Winter

• Occasion: Evening

• Longevity: Six Hours

• Projection: Moderate

• Gender: Feminine marketed but I would consider it unisex

• Scent Era: Classic

• Identifying An Early Version: First edition versions were originally released under the title of "Russia Leather" or an Eau de Cologne concentration. Modern iterations are considered the versions that were later reintroduced in the Les Exclusifs collections.

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