BDK Creme de Cuir Eau de Parfum

BDK Crème de Cuir Eau de Parfum wraps a modern, softly luminous leather in a veil of white suede and musky warmth. A juicy lift of mandarin, bergamot, and pineapple glows at the opening, before a smooth heart of pink berries, sandalwood, and a radiant solar accord leads into a plush base where vanilla, birch, and clean musks melt into skin. The feeling is minimal, creamy, and elegantly understated, like pale suede brushed by afternoon light. 

Launch and Perfumer

Launched in 2018. Perfumer Violaine Collas. 

Olfactory Notes

Top: Mandarin, Bergamot, Pineapple
Heart: Pink berries, Solar accord, White suede, Sandalwood
Base: Vanilla absolute, Birch, Musks 

Story and Positioning

Filed within Collection Matières, Crème de Cuir is described by the house as a white leather stripped of animal facets, a second-skin style that balances creamy suede with airy musks and a hint of sunlit fruit. The inspiration nods to Italian city charm and a grey-beige palette, giving a refined leather that suits quiet luxury wardrobes, smart casual days, and intimate evenings when you want presence without weight. 

Bottle and Design

Crème de Cuir is housed in a tall, polished glass block with gently faceted edges that catch light without looking showy. The liquid sits pale and creamy, underscoring the scent’s soft suede idea before you even spray. A centered ivory plaque with a fine charcoal keyline keeps the face calm and refined, its serif lettering set with generous breathing room. Short, tidy shoulders lead into a compact collar that preserves a clean, upright stance. Crowning it is BDK’s signature domed cap in deep piano black, smooth to the touch and settling with a precise, satisfying close. The base is broad and crystal clear for stability, while the atomizer delivers a slow, even veil that feels plush rather than forceful. The carton pairs linen-textured white board with a slim printed frame and minimal branding, and a fitted cradle inside holds the flacon securely for a serene, elegant reveal.