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GuerlainL'Art & La Matière

Cuir Béluga (EDP)

2005

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Versions Timeline

2005

Cuir Béluga (Original Release)

Price Range
$157 – $440

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Olivier Polge

"Cuir Béluga is a soft, luminous interpretation of leather built around pale suede rather than a dark or animalic leather effect. Its opening combines airy aldehydes with bright mandarin facets, creating a polished and gently radiant introduction. Immortelle and patchouli form the heart, adding a warm, subtly earthy contrast to the composition’s softness. The drydown centers on vanilla, amber, heliotrope, and white suede, producing a creamy, powdery, almond-like impression. The fragrance is refined and intimate, with sweetness and powder balancing the tactile character of the suede accord. It remains one of Guerlain’s most distinctive unisex compositions within the L’Art & La Matière collection."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Elegant
Sophisticated
Calm
Sensual
Luxurious
Serene

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Formal
Lounging
Daily Use

Fun Facts

Cuir Béluga is part of Guerlain’s L’Art & La Matière collection.

Its concept emphasizes white suede and luminous softness rather than rugged leather.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
FreshCitrusSyntheticPowderyEarthySweetLeatheryWoodyOriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

aldehydes
mandarin
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

immortelle
patchouli
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

vanilla
amber
heliotrope
white suede

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Cuir Béluga is widely characterized as a velvety, creamy, and powdery suede fragrance. Its leather effect is delicate and non-animalic, while vanilla, amber, heliotrope, and almond-like nuances create a soft, warm, luminous cloud. The overall style is intimate, refined, and luxurious rather than forceful.”

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