Fragrance comparison

APSU vs Cuir Sublime

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 279 ratings analysed

APSU

Ulrich Lang

3.93175 votes

Rank #9,786 GreenAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Cuir Sublime

ArteOlfatto

3.69104 votes

Rank #9,221 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories.

APSU
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuir Sublime
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

APSU1/7

Cuir Sublime6/7

Ratings & consensus: APSU
Community sentiment: Cuir Sublime
Longevity: Cuir Sublime
Sillage & projection: Cuir Sublime
Value for money: Cuir Sublime
Versatility: Cuir Sublime
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cuir Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

APSUUlrich Lang

Cuir SublimeArteOlfatto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

Category winnerAPSURating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

57%Love

25%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerCuir SublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCuir Sublime

SillageCuir Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value62

Category winnerCuir SublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

green100%

aquatic86%

ozonic72%

floral58%

fresh44%

musky30%

amber100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

animalic69%

woody61%

Scent match13%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesViolet LeafCorianderBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Water LilyWhite TeaJasmineIrisPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskCedarOlibanumAmber

Top

CorianderPink PepperGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

Violet LeafIrisRoseJasmineTiare Flower

Base

LeatherCedarAmberBenzoinMyrrhVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Coriander, Jasmine and Iris. Durations are only published for APSU, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night18

Spring61

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCuir SublimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex76

Women13

Casual 42%Work 38%Date 14%Party 6%

Men30

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#9,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerCuir SublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulrich Lang APSU smells like snapping fresh ivy leaves over a cold garden pond. You get a sharp rush of crushed green stems and chilled bergamot the second you spray it. It is hyper-realistic. Within ten minutes, the crisp herbal edge softens into soaked water lily, delicate white tea, and crushed violet leaf. A sheer…

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Cuir Sublime is a warm leather scent with a spicy coriander opening, soft citrus lift, and a suede-like heart touched by iris, violet leaf, and muted florals. It settles into amber, woods, musk, vanilla, and resin, giving it a smooth, powdery finish that usually suits cooler weather and anyone who likes polished, wear…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, APSU or Cuir Sublime?

Cuir Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories. APSU is rated 3.93/5 from 175 votes; Cuir Sublime is rated 3.69/5 from 104 votes. Choose APSU for a green and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cuir Sublime for a amber and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, APSU or Cuir Sublime?

Cuir Sublime lasts longest (Cuir Sublime 82/100, APSU 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, APSU or Cuir Sublime?

Cuir Sublime projects furthest (Cuir Sublime 70/100, APSU 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do APSU and Cuir Sublime smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Coriander, Jasmine and Iris.

Is APSU or Cuir Sublime better for summer or winter?

For summer, APSU is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir Sublime is the stronger pick. APSU suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in APSU and Cuir Sublime?

APSU has top notes of Green Leaves, Violet Leaf, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Lily, White Tea, Jasmine and Iris, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Olibanum and Amber. Cuir Sublime has top notes of Coriander, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Iris, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Cedar, Amber and Benzoin.