70ml
70ml
70ml
70ml
BYREDO
CUIR SELLIER
Extrait De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$465
Description
Byredo Cuir Sellier is a distinguished, smoky, and deeply leathery perfume that instantly transports you to the atmosphere of a vintage smoking room—where rich tobacco leaves, age-worn club chairs, and antique books create a timeless, luxurious aura. The opening dazzles with the herbal sweetness of black tea and the warm, ambery embrace of cashmeran, before unfolding into the heart: an opulent blend of refined leather and nuanced tobacco leaf. As it settles, a woody, mossy backbone of birch and oakmoss lingers, ensuring the scent remains elegant and memorable for hours. Created for connoisseurs who appreciate both classic sophistication and modern artistry in fragrance, Cuir Sellier is the olfactory embodiment of restraint and luxury.
Scent Profile
Smoky
Leather
Woody
Aromatic
Sophisticated
Notes
Top Notes
Cashmeran
Black TeaMiddle Notes
Leather Accord
Tobacco Leaf
Base Notes
Birch
OakmossAbout BYREDO
Byredo is a contemporary luxury fragrance house founded in Stockholm in 2006 by Ben Gorham, a former professional basketball player turned creative director. The brand is celebrated for its minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic and its ability to transform personal memories and emotions into olfactory experiences. Working closely with perfumer Jérôme Epinette, Byredo has produced modern icons such as Gypsy Water, Bal d’Afrique, and Mojave Ghost.
Beyond perfumes, Byredo has expanded into home fragrances, leather goods, and beauty, but remains defined by its artistic, conceptual approach to scent. The house is admired for its clean, elegant style, cultural storytelling, and distinctive packaging, making it one of the most influential names in modern niche perfumery.
Perfumer
Ben Gorham
Ben Gorham is a Swedish-Canadian entrepreneur and former professional basketball player who founded Byredo in Stockholm in 2006. With a background in fine arts rather than traditional perfumery, he built Byredo into one of the world’s leading niche fragrance houses, known for minimalist design, storytelling-driven scents, and collaborations across fashion, art, and lifestyle.
Reviews
Community Insights
Cuir Sellier is frequently praised for its luxurious, smoky leather profile and sophisticated blend of black tea, tobacco, and woody accords. Reviewers highlight its ability to evoke a sense of elegance and confidence, with many considering it a signature scent for special occasions or formal events. However, its premium price and bold character may not appeal to those seeking lighter or more casual fragrances.
Pros
Performance excellence: Noted for strong longevity (7-8 hours) and moderate to high projection, making it a lasting presence throughout the day or evening.
Versatile appeal: Works exceptionally well in formal or professional settings, as well as for evening wear, but may be too intense for hot weather or casual outings.
Quality composition: Frequently described as a masterful blend, with high-quality ingredients that create a realistic, luxurious leather and tobacco experience without harshness.
Cons
Specific limitation: The pronounced leather and smoke can be polarizing; some find it too bold or intense for everyday use.
Situational drawback: May be overwhelming in confined spaces or in high heat, and is generally considered more appropriate for cooler weather or sophisticated, controlled environments.
Comparisons
Similar to Le Labo Santal 33: Both offer a woody, smoky sophistication, but Cuir Sellier is often viewed as more luxurious and less synthetic-smelling than Santal 33.
Reminds reviewers of classic masculine leather scents but with a modern, unisex twist due to its tea and cashmeran accords.
Vibe & Emotions
Confidence and luxury: Many reviewers associate it with feeling poised, cultured, and confident—especially in professional or upscale social settings.
Nostalgia and warmth: The fragrance often evokes memories of vintage libraries, leather-bound books, and old-world luxury.
Sophistication and mystery: Its smoky, slightly bitter undertones create a sense of depth and intrigue that appeals to those seeking a mature, layered scent.
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