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Appletini vs Cuir Imperial

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 74 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Imperial takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Appletini

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Cuir Imperial

    Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Appletini1/4
Cuir Imperial3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Cuir Imperial
Sillage & projection
Cuir Imperial
Value for money
Appletini
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cuir Imperial

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
AppletiniMayrit
Cuir ImperialOrmonde Jayne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 52%Had 0%Want 48%
4.01/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
7%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate92
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityCuir Imperial

SillageCuir Imperial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value43
Category winnerAppletiniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
amber77%
fruity69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
leather92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotAppleClary SageRaspberryOrange
Heart
LavenderJasmineOrrisSaffronCedar
Base
AmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverLeatherLabdanum
Top
CognacCardamomBergamotPink PepperClary Sage
Heart
SuedeLeatherOrrisRaspberryRoseFreesia
Base
SandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka BeanIncensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Raspberry and Orris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night80
Spring75
Summer42
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night45
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men29
Unisex71
Women0
Men80
Unisex20
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,328

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,963

PerfumerLinda Pilkington

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerCuir ImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Appletini by Mayrit opens on a bright green apple effect, lifted by bergamot, orange and raspberry, then settles into aromatic herbs, soft florals and a warmer woody amber base. The single supplied review specifically praises its fresh green apple note, while the accord data points to a scent that is fruity at first b…

Reviews →

Cuir Imperial is a bold leather perfume with a smoky, woody frame and a spicy cognac opening. On skin, reviewers often describe polished leather, suede, aromatic spice, and a sweeter dry-down touched by orris, sandalwood, tonka, and raspberry. It suits people who enjoy assertive leather scents with a luxury leather-sh…

Reviews →
InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Appletini or Cuir Imperial?

Cuir Imperial takes 3 of 4 categories. Appletini is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Cuir Imperial is rated 4.01/5 from 68 votes. Choose Appletini for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cuir Imperial for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Appletini or Cuir Imperial?

Cuir Imperial lasts longest (Cuir Imperial 81/100, Appletini 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Appletini or Cuir Imperial?

Cuir Imperial projects furthest (Cuir Imperial 76/100, Appletini 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Appletini and Cuir Imperial smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Raspberry and Orris.

Is Appletini or Cuir Imperial better for summer or winter?

Appletini suits daytime wear; Cuir Imperial suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Appletini and Cuir Imperial?

Appletini has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Clary Sage and Raspberry, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Orris and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. Cuir Imperial has top notes of Cognac, Cardamom, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Suede, Leather, Orris and Raspberry, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Tonka Bean.

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