Bergamot, Mandarin. Cinnamon, Pepper. Labdanum, Chamois, Tobacco. Cuiron is yet another fragrance that left me completely underwhelmed years ago. It had already achieved legendary status before I ever got around to trying it. I expected something completely different than what I got and as such, I gave it a neutral review and called it dull and ordinary. I desired polarization and was rewarded with convention instead. I have read some old fragrance forum threads comparing Cuiron to the 1978 release of Ted Lapidus. I do not experience those similarities. While they both may share some of the same dominant notes, Lapidus is a study in "perfect smoke" while Cuiron is much more introverted and demure. I tested these side by side and not from memory since what one recalls can sometimes be a bit hazy. Years have now past and it was high time to put Cuiron to the test once again. I will say that I have a better appreciation of Helmut Lang's creation these days. I...
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