by Ex Nihilo
Cuir Celeste Par Mathieu Cesar is a quietly sensual, linear leather fragrance with a distinct earthy-green opening dominated by galbanum, violet leaf, and sage. It feels personal and intimate—like the lingering trace of a man who has just emerged from a day in the mountain woods, washed, dressed, and ready for evening. The scent is not aggressively masculine, though it leans strongly toward unisex appeal with its soft, powdery floral leather base. Amber and musk mallow notes add subtle depth, while akigalawood and cypriol contribute smoke-like warmth, giving the leather an organic, natural feel without synthetic patches. The fragrance evolves into a dry, soft, long-lasting impression of worn leather, faintly sweet with jasmine and osmanthus, and grounded by white musk and patchouli. Its sillage is moderate, best suited for day or evening wear, especially in autumn.