I wore Cuoium to work and a woman I worked with said I smelt amazing. I thought people wouldn’t like it but I have never had anyone say they didn’t like it when I have worn it.
@@henrydyrdek8827 yeah, most people don’t realize how these more heavy “stinky” scents come across in the air. A lot of the animalic aspects really dissipate well and the scents become very beautiful.
Absolutely love yoir videos! Finally we have an alternate to Robes08, someone that's honest, isn't trying to sell you something, isn't trying to appeal to a certain demographic. Both you and Marc are fantastic, don't ever change! I also love how you think and approach these videos. Beautiful. Loved your reference to movie's and videogames too. Really helps paint a picture. Cheers
Another great video. I'm not currently in a leather mood, but I'll be sure to re-watch your stretch of leather-themed videos when I am. I can't thank you enough for the review of Chergui. I can't stop wearing it in the Fall weather I'm experiencing
@@ShanMasala-we8cw I’m so happy you like Chergui, it’s such a beautiful masterpiece of a fragrance, I was actually wearing myself today and it never ceases to amaze me.
been around ever since you started out and your reviews are just getting better and better. youre really opening up and your descriptions are so eloquent and on point now. im currently in china (where the niche perfume industry is just getting started) and its just a pleasure to watch your videos (through the great firewall haha) and look forward to trying some more experimental frags again once im in europe. enjoying this video and my morning coffee! cheers!
Thanks so much for being on this journey! Getting better is a harsh reality because now I feel like I need to cover some of my beloved frags again, in more depth, with a better production quality.
I attended an event at a perfumery store where they were showcasing Cuoium. As part of the experience, each attendee received a linen handkerchief sprayed with the fragrance, tied around their wrist. Interestingly, the ladies at the event seemed to like it even more than the men. The women I spoke to described it as having a "dirty macho alpha" vibe, which they found quite appealing. I recently bought a bottle to treat myself because I absolutely adore it, but I don’t use it often because I live in a tropical environment. I reserve it for super rainy days and nighttime wear. I recommend checking out Brutus from Orto Parisi as well. I got a bottle a few months ago and found it to be surprisingly versatile. It has a refined, ripe citrus opening, balanced by earthy patchouli and full blown amber. it somehow suits both the elegant type and the casual vibe of someone wearing a ripped rock band T-shirt and a bit sweaty, yet still manages to feel expensive and refined.
Sounds like a cool event! Women tend to respond really well to heavy fragrances, especially in the sampling phase. I have smelled Brutus, it's really good but a little to simple for Orto Parisi. It is indeed very wearable and versatile.
I have no experience with either of these. I think my favorite leather would be "Tom Ford, Ombre Leather" and "Thameen, Regent Leather". Two very different ways to make a leather fragrance. But both are stunning. Seams to me like Orto Parisi is trying too hard to be "edgy". I got a sample of Boccanera, and it was a weird experience. And of course, it has the same Horrible sample packs as Nasomatto🤦🏼♂. ❤❤👏🏼👏🏼
@@Roy_Godiksen the sample pods are truly criminal. Orto Parisi does not really make “wearable” fragrances, they are more like statement pieces. I still really like the Tom Ford, super classy and clean 👍
@SeldomlyOften I used to wear Ombré Leather in summer heat, when I road my motorcycle. Wearing a full leather suit with leather gloves and boots, one spray of Ombré Leather on the neck was magic. I instantly felt even more badass😅
Fantastic video. Got a sample of falcon leather coming in. I know you probably have a million ideas for these types of vids by Chanel allure edition Blanche vs Nishane ambra calabria ( both sweet citrus ‘fresh’ scents that can be worn in fall/winter). Isola blu by Roja vs terre d’hermes ‘parfum’ is another one.
@@haemophiliac. well yeah, you get used to a lot of stuff. Most frags are still meant to smell “good” so it makes total sense. Also, people don’t realize that, in the air, these stinky frags are actually quite pleasant.
Cuoium was my first niche fragrance purchase. I love how viscerally unapologetic it is. I agree that it’s not an everyday scent but is really best worn as a lonely, conceptual fragrance. I feel that it provides me with a sense of motivation to go outside and do things. Also, for the Nine Inch Nails fans out there, the scent transports you into the “Closer” music video.
hellllo brother long time waiting for this video, i told you so. i told you will like Orto Parisi Cuoium, it is strangely good , and by the way i have a lady friend of mine, i meat her waring Orto Parisi Cuoium, she went crazy about the scent after she huged me she said this is the best fragrance of your collection.
Yay for leather-daddy era! Does this Matiere have the vanillic fluffy orris thing they love in the base? I have ptsd from other Matieres and Megamare so idk if I will ever sample these ones but nice review
@@SeldomlyOften I went to check if my sample place has it, see there is an extrait version now with added oud oil& more birch tar? So will get a couple of Matieres with this when I can smell again... There is this house called Fischersund (Iceland, it's family run niche by the guys from Sigur Ros) I haven't sampled but I've wanted to for a while, you might like them, they use a lot of birch tar, leather, v interesting botanicals
"A clean poop type of vibe." 😂 Choked on my coffee for a second there. Brilliant line. ✨💩✨ Great take on both scents Dan. Actually haven't sniffed anything from Alessandro in a long ass time. But I did kinda enjoy Falcon Leather when it first came out. Besides Encens Suave (which I still have), the rest from the brand sort of fell away after that. Yet to try the extraits.
You can’t argue with the clean poop 😂 Matiere Premerie is a great brand but for people deep into this hobby, the frags can come across as a little simple in design, I totally get it. Les Indemodables pulls off simple much better, there is so much subtle complexity in their creations… but hey, pretty much double the price!
This is perfect timing! I’ve been looking at leathers (I love my new Chanel Cuir de Russie) and I like Matiere Premiere …. So I’ve been considering falcon leather. Sounds like a nice dry down but I should sample it 😊
Cuoium believe it or not was my second OP after Megamare so you can tell I’m into Monsters. Strangely when my girlfriend wears it I get a much softer almost floral note. It’s a masterpiece in that such raw primal notes can be created with synthetics. Lift the leather jacket on the bottle and you’ll see the deep brown coloured juice. Not an everyday fragrance but it is a must have as a benchmark leather at the total extreme of the spectrum
Now that you are into leather fragrances I would recomend you Iron Duke from Beauford London, if you haven't tried it yet. Not saying that you would like it, but it is definetly an expericence. Now I'm curious to know the difference between Falcon Leather and the Extrait version. Nice first impresions, I need to smell Cuoium.
I really like Falcon Leather, but for some reason my overall impression is a dusty, almost powdery sweetness alongside that suede impression. I find quite friendly and approachable. I don't know if it's the musks or what but there's definitely that Matiere Premiere signature. What would you say is the thread that runs through the collection?
@@marcosschneider7052 interesting point of view, I do agree that there is a common DNA in the brand, I think it’s the vanilla musky drydown of most of these scents, the house really tries to remove any harsh edges from the fragrances by throwing this fluffy blanket over them.
@@haemophiliac. I have a bottle sitting on my shelf for quite some time. It’s a stellar frag that I still need to really understand. A review will be coming before the end of winter.
I love falcon leather. It's Tuscan leather DNA done dry and is imo peak for that dna. My partner is extremely sensitive ti it otherwise I'd own it. I need to try more OP
Never liked matiere premiere too much, for some reason they seem to have some big synthetic punch in a modern way that I don't appreciate too much, but I do need to check out more of the house, this experience is from their big ones like vanilla powder and crystal saffron. Maybe it's just the aesthetic and 'singular' nature of the scent intention you speak of that also affects my perception. Cuoium is cool but I'm yet to find the Gualtieri one that SPEAKS to me I've been interested in checking out the black knight by Francesca Bianchi recently for leathers. I also want to try a lot more castoreum focused leathers, I think that's my favorite. Another rough leather material is IBQ (or pyralone) and that's the main leathery constituent in Pierre Negrin works (he really overdoses it in Interlude) and other classic leathers.
@@ethanrrs thanks for the extensive comment. It really comes down the type of leather you are into. Black Knight is stunning but has more of a traditional chypre construction. To enjoy a Gualtieri you just have to let the frag do its thing.
@@SeldomlyOften yeah, i have quite a bit more of his catalog to go through. I'm actually interested in seminalis, baraonda and pardon to try next. can't wait to try the bianchi. I ordered a bianchi discovery set and a les indomedables set this week and waiting for them to arrive. really excited!
Cuioum è davvero una realistica pelle scamosciata, per una morbida pelle scamosciata, molto morbida e piacevole Tom of Finland ora chiamato Clean Suede ( eau of Ombre leather di TF è quasi un suo clone)
@@MrLanarana non sapevo che Clean Suede fosse un rebrand di Tom of Finland, pensavo fosse un flanker o simile! Ho la bottiglia nel mio carrello da una vita, sembra super interessante 👍
@@SeldomlyOften casual, pulita, elegante, morbida, non offende, non è dolce, direi soffice se mi passi il termine 😅 adatta ad ogni occasione ovviamente se piace il genere. Clean Suede in effetti la rappresenta di più che Tom of Finland, dove magari visto a chi era dedicata, vestiti di pelle e borchie.. ti aspettavi qualcosa più tipo ombre leather 😂
I really tried to give Cuoium a chance on paper, but its absolutely not for me. I appreciate the craftsmanship behind creating such a smell, but I personally absolutely hate it. Respect to anyone who can wear it.
@@MrViews-ij3tx is it too stinky and weird? To me the most challenging aspect is the heavy ammonia pissy molecule that makes the whole frag a little too light
@@SeldomlyOften Probably the overall strength and the animalic notes. Being someone who dislikes smoke as a smell, I try to get to know more (for me challenging) smokey fragrances in my fragrance journey. But this one was just too strong in all aspects. But I plan on revisting Cuoium in a few years, maybe my nose can appreciate it then more :)
How do People get animalistic on Cuoium? Its sweet Terroni with a Nice leather and a bit of smoke.. No piss and No poop.. Red wine sweet ish.. Nice leather and pretty smoke ☺️
@@TheBeardedDane some people are more sensitive to certain compounds, I’m incredibly tolerant to stinky fecal notes but very sensitive to burnt rubber oud. I feel the majority of people would get animalic from Cuoium. What frag would you consider animalic and stinky?
@@SeldomlyOften i was soooo disapointed when i got it.. Leather Terroni.. 🙄 I use i alot today.. Its pretty.. And its office..daytime..summer.. Whatever to me ☺️ Was hoping for the raw bloody leather though ☺️ I dont think i have Any poop or piss frags ☺️ I into smoke and raw worn leather frags mostly ☺️ I think its the sweetness that Ruins Cuoium for me.. Its way to strong to My Nose..
I just put it on My arm now to try and find the animal ☺️ With My Nose All the way down in it.. Sweetness.. Vanilla.. Red wine ish.. Bit of smoke.. And some sweet worn amazing leather.. A lot of nuances.. But No amoniac or pissy fecal at All 😬 Also No smokers lounge or Any of that 😞
@ so strange, it’s the the most raw bloody thing I ever smelled but the animalic notes are really forward to me. Weird how people perceive stuff in different ways 🙃
@@NiSHAN256 Matiere Premiere likes easy and elegant, I actually like the drydown, not because of the scent itself (I like edgy) but because it the transition. It releases a lot of fatigue.
I grow more and more frustrated by Gaultieri's use of synthetics and fixatives, to the point where I'm basically not a fan. I own Black Afgano, Duro, Baraonda and Terroni and despite liking the profiles of the scents, they give me a headache. Nothing else in my collection of niche fragrances gives me a headache. Its him. Its ingredients he's using that are synthetic, cheap, that don't belong in fragrances as expensive as his. There's a whole "oh, Alessandro is so eccentric and artistic, he just likes the way synthetics smell" narrative out there and I'm increasingly annoyed by it. He is talented but he needs to move to high quality natural ingredients. It is what we as consumers demand when paying niche prices. I vacillate between wanting to sell most of my Gaultieri bottles or not. I'll probably keep Black Afgano as it bothers me the least and is a classic, but Laudano Nero by Tiziana Terenzi is a better take on the DNA anyway
@@Polyfusia I somewhat agree. On one side, the heavy, bold, headache inducing use of synthetics is Gualtieri’s style, on the other, I’m also annoying about the blatant defensive behavior towards his work. The reality is that his marketing creates a lot of fans and that is fine. I appreciate the chaotic nature of Italian perfumers like this but the forcefully bold design of his frags is not for me on a day to day basis.
I would wait for it to dry before buying a full bottle. I've tried this perfume four times. The first time in summer (I hated it), the second time in autumn (I loved it) but there were many other fragrances on my skin, and now I've tried it twice more on its own and I can't tolerate the drydown. It was a real deal-breaker for me :(
@@SeldomlyOften Exactly, I meant Cuoium! I don't know if this is what reviewers mean by amberwoods, but trying to define the drydown, it's something woody with a synthetic sweetness, similar to cotton candy more or less. There are some fragrances that get this drydown and I've never been able to get past it, I have to rub it out. It's so repulsive to me...
@@pedrogoncalves1664 100% possible it's some type of amberwood, some people are very sensitive to this sort of molecule and Gualtieri is known to use a lot of synthetics. I'm sensitive (or rather, insensitive) to ambroxan and just sort of resigned to the fact that some frags are just not for me.
@@SeldomlyOften Yeah, as a lover of leather perfumes, this was on the list of my next purchase, but it looks like I'm going to have to find an alternative :/ Keep up the excellent reviews ✌🏽
I wore Cuoium to work and a woman I worked with said I smelt amazing. I thought people wouldn’t like it but I have never had anyone say they didn’t like it when I have worn it.
@@henrydyrdek8827 yeah, most people don’t realize how these more heavy “stinky” scents come across in the air. A lot of the animalic aspects really dissipate well and the scents become very beautiful.
Absolutely love yoir videos!
Finally we have an alternate to Robes08, someone that's honest, isn't trying to sell you something, isn't trying to appeal to a certain demographic.
Both you and Marc are fantastic, don't ever change!
I also love how you think and approach these videos. Beautiful.
Loved your reference to movie's and videogames too. Really helps paint a picture.
Cheers
@@RobbieSwan thanks so much, it’s really encouraging. Referencing pop culture is a massive part of being able to communicate a vibe 👍
Another great video. I'm not currently in a leather mood, but I'll be sure to re-watch your stretch of leather-themed videos when I am. I can't thank you enough for the review of Chergui. I can't stop wearing it in the Fall weather I'm experiencing
@@ShanMasala-we8cw I’m so happy you like Chergui, it’s such a beautiful masterpiece of a fragrance, I was actually wearing myself today and it never ceases to amaze me.
been around ever since you started out and your reviews are just getting better and better. youre really opening up and your descriptions are so eloquent and on point now. im currently in china (where the niche perfume industry is just getting started) and its just a pleasure to watch your videos (through the great firewall haha) and look forward to trying some more experimental frags again once im in europe. enjoying this video and my morning coffee! cheers!
Thanks so much for being on this journey! Getting better is a harsh reality because now I feel like I need to cover some of my beloved frags again, in more depth, with a better production quality.
I attended an event at a perfumery store where they were showcasing Cuoium. As part of the experience, each attendee received a linen handkerchief sprayed with the fragrance, tied around their wrist. Interestingly, the ladies at the event seemed to like it even more than the men. The women I spoke to described it as having a "dirty macho alpha" vibe, which they found quite appealing.
I recently bought a bottle to treat myself because I absolutely adore it, but I don’t use it often because I live in a tropical environment. I reserve it for super rainy days and nighttime wear.
I recommend checking out Brutus from Orto Parisi as well. I got a bottle a few months ago and found it to be surprisingly versatile. It has a refined, ripe citrus opening, balanced by earthy patchouli and full blown amber. it somehow suits both the elegant type and the casual vibe of someone wearing a ripped rock band T-shirt and a bit sweaty, yet still manages to feel expensive and refined.
Sounds like a cool event! Women tend to respond really well to heavy fragrances, especially in the sampling phase.
I have smelled Brutus, it's really good but a little to simple for Orto Parisi. It is indeed very wearable and versatile.
Cuoium is fire 🔥 10/10
It’s a really great frag, in your face boldness.
It’s already a better Monday morning. Diggin the content, Daniel 🤜🏼🤛🏼
@@atmydesktyping thanks so much, really appreciate the support ❤️
I have no experience with either of these. I think my favorite leather would be "Tom Ford, Ombre Leather" and "Thameen, Regent Leather". Two very different ways to make a leather fragrance. But both are stunning. Seams to me like Orto Parisi is trying too hard to be "edgy". I got a sample of Boccanera, and it was a weird experience. And of course, it has the same Horrible sample packs as Nasomatto🤦🏼♂. ❤❤👏🏼👏🏼
@@Roy_Godiksen the sample pods are truly criminal. Orto Parisi does not really make “wearable” fragrances, they are more like statement pieces. I still really like the Tom Ford, super classy and clean 👍
@SeldomlyOften I used to wear Ombré Leather in summer heat, when I road my motorcycle. Wearing a full leather suit with leather gloves and boots, one spray of Ombré Leather on the neck was magic. I instantly felt even more badass😅
How much I waited for this…😮 boss scent man
@@DavideV101 definitely has a presence to it, really great stuff 👍
Fantastic video. Got a sample of falcon leather coming in. I know you probably have a million ideas for these types of vids by Chanel allure edition Blanche vs Nishane ambra calabria ( both sweet citrus ‘fresh’ scents that can be worn in fall/winter). Isola blu by Roja vs terre d’hermes ‘parfum’ is another one.
@@theworkingkitchen7325 thanks so much for the comment and for the ideas, I have a lot of things in the works but I always appreciate suggestions 🙂
Cuoium is one of my favorite fragrances. After wearing it a couple of times it became really easily wearable to me 🙂
@@haemophiliac. well yeah, you get used to a lot of stuff. Most frags are still meant to smell “good” so it makes total sense. Also, people don’t realize that, in the air, these stinky frags are actually quite pleasant.
Cuoium was my first niche fragrance purchase. I love how viscerally unapologetic it is. I agree that it’s not an everyday scent but is really best worn as a lonely, conceptual fragrance. I feel that it provides me with a sense of motivation to go outside and do things. Also, for the Nine Inch Nails fans out there, the scent transports you into the “Closer” music video.
@@O3sidian_cloud love the NiN reference 😎
Yeah, I have the same effect from some bold frags, it’s like a shot of caffeine 👍
hellllo brother long time waiting for this video, i told you so. i told you will like Orto Parisi Cuoium, it is strangely good , and by the way i have a lady friend of mine, i meat her waring Orto Parisi Cuoium, she went crazy about the scent after she huged me she said this is the best fragrance of your collection.
Yeah, these scents do have a unique way of drawing people in!
Yay for leather-daddy era! Does this Matiere have the vanillic fluffy orris thing they love in the base? I have ptsd from other Matieres and Megamare so idk if I will ever sample these ones but nice review
@@crimsonlake-x9z Falcon Leather also has a very fluffy drydown, it works well here because of the nice contrast with the opening though.
@@SeldomlyOften I went to check if my sample place has it, see there is an extrait version now with added oud oil& more birch tar? So will get a couple of Matieres with this when I can smell again... There is this house called Fischersund (Iceland, it's family run niche by the guys from Sigur Ros) I haven't sampled but I've wanted to for a while, you might like them, they use a lot of birch tar, leather, v interesting botanicals
@@crimsonlake-x9z the extrait version is supposed be much better and denser. That's Icelandic thing actually sounds right up my alley. Thanks!
"A clean poop type of vibe." 😂 Choked on my coffee for a second there. Brilliant line. ✨💩✨ Great take on both scents Dan. Actually haven't sniffed anything from Alessandro in a long ass time. But I did kinda enjoy Falcon Leather when it first came out. Besides Encens Suave (which I still have), the rest from the brand sort of fell away after that. Yet to try the extraits.
You can’t argue with the clean poop 😂
Matiere Premerie is a great brand but for people deep into this hobby, the frags can come across as a little simple in design, I totally get it. Les Indemodables pulls off simple much better, there is so much subtle complexity in their creations… but hey, pretty much double the price!
This is perfect timing! I’ve been looking at leathers (I love my new Chanel Cuir de Russie) and I like Matiere Premiere …. So I’ve been considering falcon leather. Sounds like a nice dry down but I should sample it 😊
@@Eloisescents0309 Falcon Leather could be totally your thing! The drydown really gives the wearer a break from the exciting opening 👍
Cuoium believe it or not was my second OP after Megamare so you can tell I’m into Monsters. Strangely when my girlfriend wears it I get a much softer almost floral note. It’s a masterpiece in that such raw primal notes can be created with synthetics. Lift the leather jacket on the bottle and you’ll see the deep brown coloured juice. Not an everyday fragrance but it is a must have as a benchmark leather at the total extreme of the spectrum
@@markeletr I agree 100%, it’s so uniquely transformative and evocative. OP are really benchmarks for what can be done with synthetic notes 👍
Could you do a video on Vanille Havane?
@@Gotthcorp it’s on my list, had the frag for a while and need to get a review out soon 😊
Now that you are into leather fragrances I would recomend you Iron Duke from Beauford London, if you haven't tried it yet. Not saying that you would like it, but it is definetly an expericence.
Now I'm curious to know the difference between Falcon Leather and the Extrait version.
Nice first impresions, I need to smell Cuoium.
@@alexgecim Iron Duke is amazing 🤩
I have a couple Beauforts and have a full discovery set on the way for a Speed Dating episode 👍
The new collection 3 from Beafort sounds good
I really like Falcon Leather, but for some reason my overall impression is a dusty, almost powdery sweetness alongside that suede impression. I find quite friendly and approachable. I don't know if it's the musks or what but there's definitely that Matiere Premiere signature. What would you say is the thread that runs through the collection?
@@marcosschneider7052 interesting point of view, I do agree that there is a common DNA in the brand, I think it’s the vanilla musky drydown of most of these scents, the house really tries to remove any harsh edges from the fragrances by throwing this fluffy blanket over them.
@ Yes I think that's the perfect way to put it, a fluffy blanket indeed!
i recommend trying ELDO rien intense incense in case you don't know it yet and if it fits into a comparison at some point
@@haemophiliac. I have a bottle sitting on my shelf for quite some time. It’s a stellar frag that I still need to really understand. A review will be coming before the end of winter.
"I've been having some troubles lately with atomizers/samples..." *PTSD flashbacks to Mind Games' samples*
Yeah that was a bad experience, almost f-d up the video.
I love falcon leather. It's Tuscan leather DNA done dry and is imo peak for that dna. My partner is extremely sensitive ti it otherwise I'd own it. I need to try more OP
Orto Parisi is an amazing brand but the frags are not really designed to be wearable every day (not that you can’t). I would get a few samples first 👍
Could you please do a review of Vanille de Tahiti extrait by Perris Monte Carlo.? I have a sample and am so in doubt if I like it or not. Thanks!
@@johanneskruitwagen6004 sounds super interesting! I’ll try to get a sample 👍
Never liked matiere premiere too much, for some reason they seem to have some big synthetic punch in a modern way that I don't appreciate too much, but I do need to check out more of the house, this experience is from their big ones like vanilla powder and crystal saffron. Maybe it's just the aesthetic and 'singular' nature of the scent intention you speak of that also affects my perception. Cuoium is cool but I'm yet to find the Gualtieri one that SPEAKS to me
I've been interested in checking out the black knight by Francesca Bianchi recently for leathers. I also want to try a lot more castoreum focused leathers, I think that's my favorite. Another rough leather material is IBQ (or pyralone) and that's the main leathery constituent in Pierre Negrin works (he really overdoses it in Interlude) and other classic leathers.
@@ethanrrs thanks for the extensive comment. It really comes down the type of leather you are into. Black Knight is stunning but has more of a traditional chypre construction. To enjoy a Gualtieri you just have to let the frag do its thing.
@@SeldomlyOften yeah, i have quite a bit more of his catalog to go through. I'm actually interested in seminalis, baraonda and pardon to try next.
can't wait to try the bianchi. I ordered a bianchi discovery set and a les indomedables set this week and waiting for them to arrive. really excited!
@ all of those are awesome, I bet you will enjoy them 😉
If you like leather you should try m v2q from puredistance an amazing and unique scent
@@juanp179 never heard of it but I’ll definitely look it up and check it out 😎
Cuioum è davvero una realistica pelle scamosciata, per una morbida pelle scamosciata, molto morbida e piacevole Tom of Finland ora chiamato Clean Suede ( eau of Ombre leather di TF è quasi un suo clone)
@@MrLanarana non sapevo che Clean Suede fosse un rebrand di Tom of Finland, pensavo fosse un flanker o simile!
Ho la bottiglia nel mio carrello da una vita, sembra super interessante 👍
@@SeldomlyOften casual, pulita, elegante, morbida, non offende, non è dolce, direi soffice se mi passi il termine 😅 adatta ad ogni occasione ovviamente se piace il genere. Clean Suede in effetti la rappresenta di più che Tom of Finland, dove magari visto a chi era dedicata, vestiti di pelle e borchie.. ti aspettavi qualcosa più tipo ombre leather 😂
@ ottimo, cercherò di prendere almeno un sample 👌
I really tried to give Cuoium a chance on paper, but its absolutely not for me. I appreciate the craftsmanship behind creating such a smell, but I personally absolutely hate it. Respect to anyone who can wear it.
@@MrViews-ij3tx is it too stinky and weird? To me the most challenging aspect is the heavy ammonia pissy molecule that makes the whole frag a little too light
@@SeldomlyOften Probably the overall strength and the animalic notes. Being someone who dislikes smoke as a smell, I try to get to know more (for me challenging) smokey fragrances in my fragrance journey. But this one was just too strong in all aspects. But I plan on revisting Cuoium in a few years, maybe my nose can appreciate it then more :)
@@MrViews-ij3tx Great attitude! Never push something away just because, revisiting is the key to appreciating as a lot of these are acquired taste.
How do People get animalistic on Cuoium?
Its sweet Terroni with a Nice leather and a bit of smoke..
No piss and No poop..
Red wine sweet ish.. Nice leather and pretty smoke ☺️
@@TheBeardedDane some people are more sensitive to certain compounds, I’m incredibly tolerant to stinky fecal notes but very sensitive to burnt rubber oud. I feel the majority of people would get animalic from Cuoium. What frag would you consider animalic and stinky?
@@SeldomlyOften i was soooo disapointed when i got it.. Leather Terroni.. 🙄
I use i alot today.. Its pretty.. And its office..daytime..summer.. Whatever to me ☺️
Was hoping for the raw bloody leather though ☺️
I dont think i have Any poop or piss frags ☺️
I into smoke and raw worn leather frags mostly ☺️
I think its the sweetness that Ruins Cuoium for me.. Its way to strong to My Nose..
I just put it on My arm now to try and find the animal ☺️
With My Nose All the way down in it..
Sweetness.. Vanilla.. Red wine ish.. Bit of smoke.. And some sweet worn amazing leather..
A lot of nuances.. But No amoniac or pissy fecal at All 😬
Also No smokers lounge or Any of that 😞
I know.. My conception of stinky might be off 😬
I wear beaufort and Fumidus to Work.. Even in the heat
@ so strange, it’s the the most raw bloody thing I ever smelled but the animalic notes are really forward to me. Weird how people perceive stuff in different ways 🙃
I would have bought a full bottle of Falcon Leather if it didn't have such boring dry down.
@@NiSHAN256 Matiere Premiere likes easy and elegant, I actually like the drydown, not because of the scent itself (I like edgy) but because it the transition. It releases a lot of fatigue.
I grow more and more frustrated by Gaultieri's use of synthetics and fixatives, to the point where I'm basically not a fan. I own Black Afgano, Duro, Baraonda and Terroni and despite liking the profiles of the scents, they give me a headache. Nothing else in my collection of niche fragrances gives me a headache. Its him. Its ingredients he's using that are synthetic, cheap, that don't belong in fragrances as expensive as his. There's a whole "oh, Alessandro is so eccentric and artistic, he just likes the way synthetics smell" narrative out there and I'm increasingly annoyed by it. He is talented but he needs to move to high quality natural ingredients. It is what we as consumers demand when paying niche prices. I vacillate between wanting to sell most of my Gaultieri bottles or not. I'll probably keep Black Afgano as it bothers me the least and is a classic, but Laudano Nero by Tiziana Terenzi is a better take on the DNA anyway
@@Polyfusia I somewhat agree. On one side, the heavy, bold, headache inducing use of synthetics is Gualtieri’s style, on the other, I’m also annoying about the blatant defensive behavior towards his work.
The reality is that his marketing creates a lot of fans and that is fine. I appreciate the chaotic nature of Italian perfumers like this but the forcefully bold design of his frags is not for me on a day to day basis.
I would wait for it to dry before buying a full bottle.
I've tried this perfume four times. The first time in summer (I hated it), the second time in autumn (I loved it) but there were many other fragrances on my skin, and now I've tried it twice more on its own and I can't tolerate the drydown. It was a real deal-breaker for me :(
@@pedrogoncalves1664 talking about Cuoium I assume? What’s the drydown like to you?
@@SeldomlyOften Exactly, I meant Cuoium! I don't know if this is what reviewers mean by amberwoods, but trying to define the drydown, it's something woody with a synthetic sweetness, similar to cotton candy more or less. There are some fragrances that get this drydown and I've never been able to get past it, I have to rub it out. It's so repulsive to me...
@@pedrogoncalves1664 100% possible it's some type of amberwood, some people are very sensitive to this sort of molecule and Gualtieri is known to use a lot of synthetics. I'm sensitive (or rather, insensitive) to ambroxan and just sort of resigned to the fact that some frags are just not for me.
@@SeldomlyOften Yeah, as a lover of leather perfumes, this was on the list of my next purchase, but it looks like I'm going to have to find an alternative :/
Keep up the excellent reviews ✌🏽