Crème de Cuir

Story & Inspiration

The suede accord evokes the velvety softness of leather, enhanced by a sensual and delicately animal facet. Historically inspired by musky deer suede derived from a small Asian cervid once sought after for its musk this olfactory universe now belongs to the perfumer’s imagination. As the animal is now protected, this signature is entirely recreated in the laboratory, with respect for nature and a careful focus on reducing allergenic substances.

More than a raw material, the suede accord is an artistic interpretation: a soft, refined and enveloping sensation, with woody, powdery or subtly floral nuances. It often replaces traditional leather notes, offering a more luminous and nuanced sensuality. Most commonly used as a base note, it brings depth and elegance to oriental, woody or chypre compositions.
An accord with character yet full of finesse, suede embodies a contemporary olfactory dream, an animal imprint reimagined with delicacy and poetry, where creativity replaces raw material to give way to a sense of serene elegance.

A Three-Dimensional Accord

The Suede Accord is built upon the layering of three distinct facets, each contributing a unique olfactory texture:

1. The Powdery Facet of Suede: Suede first expresses itself through its powdery, enveloping dimension. An overdose of modern musks, including Sublimolide, creates a clean, soft and airy cotton-like effect that mimics the characteristic matte finish of suede leather. This gentle, weightless base sets the stage for the sensuality of the material.
2. The Creamy Warmth of Skin: At the heart of the accord, sandalwood notes bring a creamy, subtly milky warmth, extended by coumarin, which wraps the fragrance in an almond-like softness. This facet evokes supple, worked leather—the sensation of caressed skin, a true olfactory embrace.
3. Textured Leather Depth: Finally, suede reveals its depth through Cashmeran and Orcanox™, which add a textured, fibrous and lightly spicy grain. Vanilla absolute, in its darkest and most balsamic expression, completes the accord by introducing a soft, warm animality, intensifying the leather sensation without ever hardening the texture.

Suede Today: An Accord of Character and Sensuality

In contemporary perfumery, the Suede Accord embodies the subtle elegance of a living material, one that harmoniously balances softness and depth. It lends creations a refined, enveloping and tactile trail, both sensual and comforting, leaving behind a lasting yet delicate impression.