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Atmysphere vs Cuir Imperial

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

Updated 91 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Imperial takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Atmysphere

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and 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.

Atmysphere2/5
Cuir Imperial3/5
Ratings & consensus
Atmysphere
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Cuir Imperial
Sillage & projection
Cuir Imperial
Value for money
Atmysphere
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
AtmysphereAtmysphere
Cuir ImperialOrmonde Jayne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.43/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
4.01/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%
Category winnerAtmysphereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
61%Love
30%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

23 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
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityCuir Imperial

SillageCuir Imperial

Value for money

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

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
leather92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
RaspberryPlumBlackberryBlack CurrantBergamotCitruses
Heart
RoseJasmineGeraniumLavenderChili PepperClovesResinsAnise
Base
Cashmere MuskMuskPatchouliVanillaSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanIncense
Top
CognacCardamomBergamotPink PepperClary Sage
Heart
SuedeLeatherOrrisRaspberryRoseFreesia
Base
SandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka BeanIncensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Rose and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring89
Summer56
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night88
Spring75
Summer42
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night45
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men17
Unisex33
Women50
Men80
Unisex20
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#7,963

PerfumerLinda Pilkington

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerCuir ImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atmysphere opens with dark berries, soft citrus and a resinous amber glow, then turns sweeter and more floral as rose, lavender and spice come through. In wear it often reads woody, smooth and gently creamy, with a noticeable sweet-fruity trail. Despite the men’s marketing, it can come across quite unisex, even slight…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Atmysphere or Cuir Imperial?

Cuir Imperial takes 3 of 5 categories. Atmysphere is rated 4.43/5 from 23 votes; Cuir Imperial is rated 4.01/5 from 68 votes. Choose Atmysphere for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and 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, Atmysphere or Cuir Imperial?

Cuir Imperial lasts longest (Cuir Imperial 81/100, Atmysphere 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Atmysphere or Cuir Imperial?

Cuir Imperial projects furthest (Cuir Imperial 76/100, Atmysphere 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Atmysphere and Cuir Imperial smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Atmysphere or Cuir Imperial better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Atmysphere and Cuir Imperial?

Atmysphere has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Blackberry and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Cashmere Musk, Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla. 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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