
Balmain

Ex Nihilo
Cuir Élysées
Love Shot
Only in Cuir Élysées
Only in Love Shot
Shared character
Both fragrances belong to the fruity family and share the same four key notes: jasmine, leather, raspberry and red berries.
How they differ
Cuir Élysées adds sandalwood and rose‑petal (petalia) to its core of jasmine, leather, raspberry and red berries, while Love Shot layers bergamot, vanilla, musk, vetiver, pink pepper, peony, and patchouli onto the same core. Love Shot also carries five distinct accords—floral, fruity, spicy, sweet, leathery—that are not listed for Cuir Élysées, which has no unique accords noted. In terms of reception, Love Shot has a community score of 7.6; Cuir Élysées has no published scores.
Who each suits
Cuir Élysées, with its added sandalwood and rose‑petal, leans toward a woody‑floral‑leather profile that may appeal to wearers who favor a more subdued, sophisticated scent for evening or cooler weather. Love Shot, with its bright bergamot, sweet vanilla, spicy pink pepper and a suite of floral and sweet accords, is suited to those who enjoy a vibrant, multi‑layered fragrance that works well for daytime or lively social settings.
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