Cuir Pleine Fleur / Fine Leather (2008)
by Heeley

This Heeley opens up with a very warm spicy combination which just introduces us to a very well crafted leather scent combined with the delicate/almost velvety aspect of suede thanks to the presence of a very relaxing mimosa note.

I'm searching for the perfect leather scent. The type of leather that makes you think about a bright new expensive car with leather seats. Cuir Pleine Fleur is not that fragrance but nevertheless what a rich, dense and hypnotizing journey this one is!

10th January, 2012.

Leather...? Really? Is this really a Leather scent? I think not.
A green, floral, vegetable mint (as per notes described by a previous reviewer), seem to suffice as a summation of this one. In fact, it reminds me a bit of my green house, which in all fairness is not an altogether unpleasant smell. Sillage and longevity are also more than decent.
However, if you are looking for a leather-centric fragrance (and that is what I was hoping for when I read the name), you could do a hell of a lot better!

3rd January, 2012.

The violet and leather work well together and this is a very nice and refined smelling fragrance. The only issue I have with it is the fine leather accord comes across to my nose as a bit gingerbreadish.lol

But a thumbs up for a well made and nice smelling fragrance.

9th December, 2011.

Who would have ever thought leather could smell so good?. Well, in the capable hands of Heeley, leather has been transformed into something uniquely beautiful and easy to wear by a mile. My first impression of this scent was one of pure joy. That feeling one gets when the scent just works so well that it is like meeting up with an old and good friend. The wearer feels at home and in comfortable surroundings with Cuir Pleine Fleur. No second guessing or subsequent wearings required to convince of its rich, uplifting and personable side. This is my first introduction to Heeley and it will not be my last . Cuir Pleine Fleur has been a welcome addition to my scent collection . I just wonder how on earth did it evade my attention for so long.

15th November, 2011.

What struck me the most about this scent is its oily quality, giving you a feeling of something almost sticky on your skin. And indeed, Cuire Pleine Fleur does seem to stay there a good amount of time, without giving many signs of life though.

In other words, I perceive this as a respectable and reliable scent, only rather flat and almost apathetic if that's something a fragrance can be.

So..fine leather..leather it is for sure, cant argue with that..but I just wish it were a little less dull and boring..it had more life..

Definitely not my cup of tea but will stay neutral just because this is possibly what leather is supposed to smell like..

10th June, 2011.

I had a sample of Cuir Plaine Fleur from a store after purchasing an Heeley Scented Candle and didn't pay attention to this perfume at all. After a couple of weeks I tried it without expecting too much as it wasn't one of those creation i was really curious about and I totally got hooked. I wore it in the morning ad then went off for a few commissions when I realized my attention was continuely cought by the perfume I was wearing. This is sooooo nice. I was kinda hypnotized by Cuir Plein Fleur incredible refinement and versatility, by its shy, but remarkable presence. It's actually not much distinctive, but magistrally crafted, perfect for any season, night and day, office and freetime, casual and formal. almost universal. Since then I never stopped thinking about this perfume as it completely fascinated me. One of those I call "a sure shot"! Apparently simple but very complex indeed, Cuir Plain Fleur could be able to explain aerospace engineering to a baby!
Next purchase!

Sorry If I didn't go through notes explanation and opening / drydown type of things but you can have tones of reviews that go deep into those aspects. To me, Cuir Plain Fleur is just pure sensation and a very delightful one.

10th March, 2011. (Last Edited: 4th April, 2011.)