50ml
50ml
ORTO PARISI
CUOIUM
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$181.86
€155
Description
Cuoium by Orto Parisi is a compelling leather fragrance, launched in 2021, that embodies a deep respect for natural materials and the enduring legacy of leather. It opens with a bold, animalic and woody character, often accompanied by a hint of black pepper and mandarin, before transitioning to a heart where violet adds a touch of powdery mystery. The scent then settles into a rich and complex base, dominated by robust leather, smoky incense, and earthy notes of cade oil, cedar, patchouli, labdanum, and a touch of vanilla for warmth. This fragrance is presented in a distinctive bottle adorned with a removable and reusable vegetable leather cover. Perfumer: Alessandro Gualtieri
Scent Profile
Leather
Animalic
Smoky
Woody
Earthy
Spicy
Warm
Powdery
Notes
Top Notes
Animal Notes
Woody Notes
Black Pepper
MandarinMiddle Notes
VioletBase Notes
LeatherIncense
Cade Oil
Cedar
Labdanum
Patchouli
Vanilla
Styrax
AmbergrisAbout ORTO PARISI
Orto Parisi is an artistic niche perfume house founded in 2014 by perfumer Alessandro Gualtieri as a tribute to his grandfather and his fertile garden, treating the human body itself as a "garden" of raw, natural odors. The brand’s philosophy celebrates primal, instinctive, and often taboo aspects of scent, exploring the line between attraction and repulsion through bold compositions inspired by sweat, soil, and other intense facets of life. Known for highly concentrated, long-lasting fragrances with animalic, earthy, and resinous notes, Orto Parisi targets fragrance connoisseurs who appreciate provocative, conceptual perfumery that challenges conventional notions of cleanliness and beauty.
Perfumer
Alessandro Gualtieri
Alessandro Gualtieri, born in Italy and son of a butcher, trained in historic perfumery techniques at a German institute and learned further from an Italian ex-pat mentor. After creating fragrances for brands like Fendi, Versace, Helmut Lang, and Diesel over three decades, he launched his Amsterdam-based Nasomatto in 2008 to pursue bold, transgressive scents, followed by Orto Parisi inspired by primal, earthy elements. Renowned for iconic creations like Black Afgano, he is celebrated as a maverick redefining niche perfumery with subversive, evocative fragrances.
Reviews
5.0
Excellent1 reviews
Ministry of Scent
5.0/5 • 1 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers consistently describe Cuoium as a powerful, intense, and often challenging leather fragrance, celebrated for its unique and artistic composition. Many highlight its exceptional longevity and significant projection, making it a standout in the realm of niche perfumery. It's often seen as a scent that requires a certain character to wear.
Pros
Performance excellence: Known for its impressive longevity and broad sillage, often lasting a very long time.
Quality composition: Praised for its unique, complex, and artistic blend of notes, skillfully mixed and distinctive.
Versatile appeal: Considered perfect for cold weather and suitable for individuals who appreciate bold, statement-making fragrances.
Cons
Specific limitation: Described as a very strong and sometimes strange perfume that may not be universally appealing or easy to wear, requiring a specific mood or character.
Situational drawback: Some initial impressions mention a gasoline-like opening or animalic notes that can be challenging for some wearers.
Comparisons
Similar to Wood on Fire by Montale: Reviewers note an 80% similarity in scent profile.
Reminds reviewers of Black Knight by Francesca Bianchi: Shares a primal, stinky quality but Cuoium is amplified.
Somewhat similar to Nudiflorum by Nasomatto or Iberian Leather by Memo Paris: Shares a comparable leather character.
Recalls the base notes of Viride and Boccanera by Orto Parisi: Shares some underlying elements with other fragrances from the same house.
Natural reference point to Quorum by Anthony Puig: Both are bold leather perfumes, though Cuoium is more ambery and mellow.
Vibe & Emotions
Wild, animalic, primal: Evokes a sense of raw, untamed nature.
Bold, daring, strong, masculine: Often associated with confidence and a powerful presence.
Mysterious, intriguing: Creates an enigmatic aura around the wearer.
Poignant, artistic: Seen as an art piece that explores deeper connections to heritage and the human experience.
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