CUIR DE RUSSIE
A legendary 1924 composition by Ernest Beaux for Chanel. Smoky birch leather and labdanum amber are enveloped by sensual jasmine and ylang-ylang, creating a deep, warm, skin-hugging scent. Evoking the encounter with a Russian Grand Duke, it is mysterious, elegant, and timeless.
Perfumer: Ernest Beaux
Scent
Smoky birch leather intertwines with the radiance of jasmine and ylang-ylang, wrapped in warm labdanum amber. As it develops, tobacco and musk emerge, leaving a sensual, skin-hugging trail that is both mysterious and refined.
Season and wear
Given its deep, warm amber and smoky leather character, this fragrance is inferred to be particularly suited for autumn and winter, when its richness can be fully appreciated.
Sillage and longevity
For an Eau de Parfum, sillage is estimated to be moderate, leaving a noticeable but not overpowering trail. It is best applied sparingly to enjoy its intimate character. As an Eau de Parfum, longevity is estimated to be moderate to long, though actual wear depends on skin chemistry and environment.
Perfumer and bottle
Released in 1924 as an Eau de Parfum. The perfumer is Ernest Beaux. The selected 75 mL bottle follows the capacity used for earlier CHANEL images where an equivalent existed.
