As Christophe Raynaud explored Morocco, he stumbled upon a leatherworker's workshop. The air was thick with the aromatic fragrance of genuine leather as he watched the craftsman's meticulous work on vibrant red leather. The dim room was in stark contrast to the bright light outside. Struck by inspiration, he knew he had to create a fragrance that explored the interplay between light and shadow with a duo of leather and raspberry. _x000B_
With Cuir Grenat, the perfumer aimed for a fragrance that gave the sensation of touch. Thus, the raspberry and leather can be seen as well as smelled; they are both aromas and scents, possessing unexpected oppositions and similarities.