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Very soft leather cloth
This flanker of the classic Eau Sauvage came out 41 years after its famous brother and looks quite classic despite its relatively new year of origin. It is also not a leather scent in the conventional sense, at least I don't hear a typical leather scent. If at all, the note in this fragrance is only very delicate, almost parchment-like thin, so that it is hardly recognizable. The smell of leather here reminds me of a leather cloth with which one takes up the remaining water from the cleaned amartures in the kitchen, bathroom or from the window glass. These cloths also exude only a very subtle, fresh leather scent, mostly soaked with the scent of citrus cleaners. I also have this scent impression with this perfume - of course in the high-end version.
After a short time, a discreet sweet-dry wood tone can be heard - almost translucent - which is warmed up by a light amber tone and becomes slightly softer. A leather wrap as described above is only very timidly recognizable. This wafer-thin, slightly warmed wood/leather note covers the fragrance like a soft veil and gives it a very slight deepening.
However, the original, freshly-cared-for scent character is maintained throughout by the dominance of the slightly acidic soapy lemon.
Personally, I like the original better, especially because of the aldehydes in the top note and its complex chyprecharacter.
The Fraicheur Cuir looks natural, a little more distinguished, but also flatter than the original.
Fragrance:
The start is reminiscent of the big brother. A sparkling lemon, although not quite so radiant due to the missing aldehyde, but nevertheless quite full-bodied, sweet and sour, sets the pace. Almost at the same time, it is accompanied by a soapy note that makes the fragrance appear fresh and slightly conservative. After a short time, a discreet sweet-dry wood tone can be heard - almost translucent - which is warmed up by a light amber tone and becomes slightly softer. A leather wrap as described above is only very timidly recognizable. This wafer-thin, slightly warmed wood/leather note covers the fragrance like a soft veil and gives it a very slight deepening.
However, the original, freshly-cared-for scent character is maintained throughout by the dominance of the slightly acidic soapy lemon.
Personally, I like the original better, especially because of the aldehydes in the top note and its complex chyprecharacter.
The Fraicheur Cuir looks natural, a little more distinguished, but also flatter than the original.
Durability and Sillage:
Despite its filigree nature, it has a reasonable endurance of 6-7 hours of good perceptibility on my skin. Radiation and sillage are very restrained.Availability:
Due to its very understated and pleasantly fresh nature, it can actually be used anywhere, although mainly in the warmer months and because of its somewhat classic appearance it is not necessarily suitable for casual occasions. Besides I feel it as unisex.Result:
With Fraicheur Cuir, Dior has succeeded in creating a nice finger exercise by adding a soft wood orientation and a subtle leather note to the seeded original. If you can free yourself from the loss of aldehydes and chypre build-up, you will get a subtle, classic lemony soapy fragrance with a delicate wood/leather flap. For me no alternative to the original, but a nice change. 8 Replies
