Cuir Celeste by Ex Nihilo: Notes, Longevity and Review

Cuir Celeste by Ex Nihilo smells like soft leather seen through green violet leaves and cool musk. Created by Quentin Bisch in 2018 with photographer Mathieu Cesar for the Visionnaire collection, this unisex Eau de Parfum reinvents leather with a couture lightness.

What Does Cuir Celeste by Ex Nihilo Smell Like?

The opening is green and peppery rather than leathery. Violet leaf gives a cool, dewy greenness while black pepper and galbanum add spice and a balsamic edge. It smells like a new jacket still carrying the air of the shop. The heart introduces ambrette, with its soft musky warmth, alongside osmanthus and a breath of tea and jasmine, creating a floral musky core that feels elegant and slightly powdery. The leather finally arrives in the base, but it is a suede-soft, refined leather, blended with white musk, akigalawood's spicy woodiness, patchouli and cypriol. The finish is smooth and modern, leather for people who do not usually wear leather.

Notes, Concentration, and Performance

Cuir Celeste is an Eau de Parfum. It lasts around seven to nine hours with moderate projection that reads refined rather than forceful. The musk and leather base wears close to the skin in the later hours, making it a polished daily option. It performs well across seasons, with the green opening shining in spring and the leather base warming up autumn evenings.

  • Top: violet leaf, galbanum, black pepper, sage
  • Heart: ambrette, tea, osmanthus, jasmine
  • Base: leather, ambrette, white musk, akigalawood, patchouli, cypriol

Best For

This is a versatile day-to-evening fragrance, suited to the office, creative settings and nights out. Its soft leather character makes it an easy entry point to leather scents. More from the house: Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo for freshness or Amber Sky by Ex Nihilo for warmth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cuir Celeste by Ex Nihilo a strong leather scent?
No, the leather here is soft and suede-like, balanced with green violet leaf, ambrette and musk for a modern, wearable effect.

How long does Cuir Celeste by Ex Nihilo last?
Seven to nine hours is typical, with the musk and leather base fading last.

Who created Cuir Celeste by Ex Nihilo?
Perfumer Quentin Bisch created it in collaboration with photographer Mathieu Cesar, inspired by his vintage bomber jacket.

Cuir Celeste is stocked for fragrance lovers worldwide at DNA Perfumo.

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