LES INDEMODABLES
VANILLE HAVANE CUIR DES ABYSSES

2025

PERFUMER
Antoine Lie

russian leather
jasmine
cacao
vanilla

‘Every day, we grow more convinced that perfumery must return to authenticity, and to fragrances that reflect the very best of what nature and our craft can offer. Above all, perfumery must remain rare. Not by intention, but by necessity: the ultra-confidential streams of natural raw materials we use define our limits; and ‘Cuir des Abysses’ is a perfect illustration of this philosophy. The story begins, quite unexpectedly, with chance. The founder of our in House-Lab -expert in sourcing exotic natural materials- discovered the story of ‘Russian leather’ and its accidental resurrection (an absolutely novel-worthy tale!) through a short feature in a fashion journal that discussed the rarest leathers. Fascinated, he decided to investigate. Months of research eventually led him to a single destination: an artisanal tannery that had succeeded in reviving the legendary ‘Russian’ tanning technique. Securing access to a small quantity of this tanned leather (never sold in its raw state) was a true battle. Once in our hands, our R&D team embark on a challenge never before attempted: to extract, capture, and concentrate the mythical scent of this leather. A true first in perfumery. Antoine Lie, master perfumer, had long dreamed of it. Together, we made it real. Here is the incredible story of “Cuir des Abysses”, which revisits Vanille Havane using this one of a kind jewel.’ – Les Indemodables