Why name a fragrance Cuir Cuba Intense when a standard “Cuir Cuba” doesn't even exist? One sniff of Patricia de Nicolai's stunningly complex new tobacco and leather scent should clear that question up. Rich, spicy, floral and animalic, Cuir Cuba Intense is such a gorgeously constructed head-turner that a more modest name would have felt like an understatement.

Inspired by Mme de Nicolai's early memories of the family humidor, Cuir Cuba Intense opens with a nostalgic burst of lemon, mint and licorice, brisk and herbaceous, which conjures the wonders and pleasures of childhood. As the centerpiece tobacco leaf accord unfolds, smooth and musky, it's embraced by a soft floral bouquet and gourmand spice notes of cumin and coriander. The dry down reveals further amber/leather warmth and smoothness, blending seamlessly with the heart notes until making way for a sexy, animalic hay-and-civet final phase. Vivid, complex and richly comforting, Cuir Cuba Intense is the kind of unique, compelling fragrance that words can't do justice- you'll have to experience it for yourself.

Main Note

Leather

Fragrance Notes

Sicilian lemon, star anise, licorice, mint, lavender, geranium, ylang ylang, magnolia, coriander, cumin, patchouli, cedar, tobacco, hay, liatris, and civet.

Fragrance Style

Exotic, Earthy, Smoky, Floral - Spicy, Animalic

Cuir Cuba Intense Sizes Available:

30ml

$86

0.7ml sample

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Here's what other people are saying about Cuir Cuba Intense...

Cuir Cuba Intense is a beautiful sweet scent, it has become one of my favorites. On my skin the notes I am able to perceive are star anise, licorice and ylang ylang. I see myself wearing this one in the evenings, whenever I want to feel beautiful and a little bit sexy. Lucky scent as usual shipped my order and samples quickly! Thank you!

By Isel Hernandez - Accountant from Weston on 2/22/2022

De Nicolai scents are always impeccable in taste, flawlessly blended and boast conspicuously natural-smelling components. This is no exception: an intense, dark, brulant whiff of richest tobacco, smelled up-close in 1080p... so dark it veers upon a black coffee quality. Not the smoke, but the soft, brown aromatic leaves, soaked in sugar and something boozy perhaps. The peppery, nigh-leathery tang is pronounced, but never de trop. I suppose a woman could wear this, but gosh is it ever manly! This is for the man who is over 35, and fully "come into himself". That's how robust and full and burly it is. Blended in the classic French style in which the individual notes meld completely, no one note stands out. Sexy and confident.

By david lincoln brooks - artist and musician from boerne, tx on 8/11/2016

The opening of CCI reminds me a little bit of gingerbread: warm spices, and molasses. I see "licorice" as one of the listed notes, which sounds about right. Initially, it's a bit sweet for my taste, but becomes less sweet fairly quickly. After several minutes, it softens and the promised tobacco is much more recognizable, along with a pleasant, subtle floral soapiness. To me, leather and tobacco fragrances should be a little bit rough around the edges. If you're okay with masculine notes like these being reinterpreted as ladylike and pretty, you will love this one. This was a bit tamer than I expected and wanted, but I can see it becoming a comfort fragrance for me and I will be purchasing it.

By Jennifer - Student from South Bend on 1/25/2015

Do you have a favorite or two out of a line yet you don't ever buy for whatever reason? Well that's me and Parfums Nicolai. But I'm afraid this one must be a blind buy. I can just imagine how wonderful this must be given her style and talents. I feel/felt that way about Mona Di Orio. She was a chiaroscurist and designed her PARFUMS accordingly. She is missed. Such an unnessary shame.

By Semi-Retired Academician in LA. - Professor. from Homer on 12/10/2014

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