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Meringue

LeatherMiddle EastWomenEau de Parfum

Opens bold with Lemon, Bergamot, and Mandarin building through a smoky, leathery heart of Leather, Iris, and Suede over a rugged, dry base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla.

The bloodline

Crème de CuirBDK ParfumsStrong

This bottle carries the Crème de Cuir DNA. Shares 5 notes with the original.

leatherbergamotsandalwoodvanillamusk

Climate fit

Year-round Versatile across most weather, a safe everyday choice.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Crème de Cuir by BDK Parfums. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear in
year-round
Wear for
formal
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Meringue bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

CitrusAnimalicFreshFruityPowderyAromaticBalsamicBitter

Longevity

8h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2024

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Meringue is widely considered inspired by BDK Parfums Creme de Cuir, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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