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Cuir Cavalier(2019)

At a glance

Cuir Cavalier is a richly spiced leather fragrance inspired by Géricault’s 1812 painting of a cavalry officer. Launched in 2019 by Parfums MDCI and crafted by Nathalie Feisthauer, it blends bright mandarin and saffron with a floral‑leather heart and a warm oud‑vanilla base, earning acclaim for its sophisticated take on the classic leather family.

Did you know? This scent's oud note only exists because a tree got infected — a healthy agarwood tree is odorless. Read the full story →

Brand

MDCI Parfums

Perfumer

Nathalie Feisthauer

Launched

2019

Cuir Cavalier is a fragrance from MDCI Parfums, released in 2019 and composed by Nathalie Feisthauer. It opens with Italian Red Tangerine and Saffron, moves into a heart of Cypriol, Rose, Iris, and White Honey, and settles into a base of Cedarwood, Oud, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, and Musks.

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Top notes

Italian Red Tangerine