Ready to explore a fragrance that feels like a warm embrace? Meet Affinessence Cuir Curcuma Eau de Parfum, a mesmerizing blend of turmeric and leather from the brand’s Base Notes Collection. Before we get into details about this unique scent, let’s talk a bit about Affinessence and the inspiration behind their signature collections.
Sophie Bureau, renowned perfumer and founder of Affinessence Paris, reimagined niche perfumery by challenging the traditional structure of fragrances. In 2015, she launched the Base Notes Collection, focusing exclusively on linear fragrances crafted from luxurious and powerful base notes. While Affinessence later expanded with Heart Notes and Top Notes collections, today, we’re focusing on the Base Notes Collection as we dive into Affinessence Cuir Curcuma, one of their standout creation.
Affinessence Base Notes Collection takes perfumery in a whole new direction, focusing on depth, richness, and unforgettable character of base notes. Built entirely around luxurious base notes, these fragrances aim to break away from traditional perfume structures, leaving behind bold, lingering trails that you can’t help but notice. Every fragrance is crafted with incredible attention to detail, Using carefully sourced, rare and precious ingredients creating one of a kind olfactory experience.
Affinessence Cuir Curcuma Notes:
Affinessence Cuir Curcuma is a delightful blend of deep and seductive base notes of Turmeric, Leather, Sandalwood, Orris, Myrhh, Benzoin and Patchouli.
Affinessence introduces turmeric, sourced from Kerala, into the world of fragrance. The precious root is beautifully enhanced by a smooth milky note creates a burst of spicy warmth. Leather adds a touch of animalistic character, but instead of dominating, it blends seamlessly into the composition, feeling soft and creamy. Every note lets it’s presence known in this smooth, spicy, creamy, and slightly powdery scent.
Since this is a linear composition, the scent remains consistent from start to finish, without changing or evolving on the skin. I find the projection to be moderate, with about an hour of strong scent before it fades into a skin scent and disappears completely after five hours. I tested it over three days with varying activity levels and the longevity was always the same. That said, I absolutely adore how it smells on my skin and don’t mind reapplying it a couple of times throughout the day.
It’s important to remember that fragrances react differently to everyone’s skin chemistry, so the strength and longevity can vary from person to person. If you can, it’s always a good idea to try a sample first to see how it works for you before committing to a full bottle. That said, this fragrance is expertly crafted, with each note perfectly balanced to create a compelling composition.
This is a truly unisex scent for me more suitable for fall and winter but canoe worn through spring or even on cooler summer evenings.
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