Billion Dollar vs Cuir Mauresque
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cuir Mauresque takes 5 of 7 categories.
Billion DollarChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cuir MauresqueChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Billion Dollar2/7
Cuir Mauresque5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cuir Mauresque
- Community sentiment
- Cuir Mauresque
- Longevity
- Cuir Mauresque
- Sillage & projection
- Cuir Mauresque
- Value for money
- Billion Dollar
- Versatility
- Billion Dollar
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cuir Mauresque
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Billion DollarParis ElyseesCuir MauresqueSerge LutensWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 52%Had 35%Want 13%
3.94/ 5 · 1,261 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerCuir MauresqueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
47%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
143 votes
41%Love
37%Like
5%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
1,033 votes
Category winnerCuir MauresqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCuir Mauresque
SillageCuir Mauresque
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBillion DollarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
woody60%
rose50%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
animalic84%
leather77%
fresh spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
CloveNutmegRose
Base3 to 4 hours
AmberWhite Wood
Notes
LeatherMyrhhCloveAmberCivettaCarawayAfrican Orange FlowerIncenseCinnamonNutmegStyraxMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesClove, Nutmeg and Amber. Durations are only published for Billion Dollar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer11
Fall93
Winter100
Day27
Night100
Spring27
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBillion DollarMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,107
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#1,177
PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake
Launched—
Reviews159
Category winnerCuir MauresqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBillion Dollar by Paris Elysees is an accessible woody spicy fragrance designed for men who want a dependable balance of bright citrus and deep warmth. The scent begins with a zesty splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, providing an immediate burst of juicy freshness. As the opening settles, the heart reveals an aro…
Reviews →Cuir Mauresque by Serge Lutens is a commanding leather fragrance that draws on the intensity of the Moorish influence. It opens with sharp, medicinal spices and settles into a resinous, animalic base. Designed for those who appreciate a bold, historic leather profile, this unisex scent thrives in cooler weather and fo…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Billion Dollar or Cuir Mauresque?
Cuir Mauresque takes 5 of 7 categories. Billion Dollar is rated 3.85/5 from 143 votes; Cuir Mauresque is rated 3.94/5 from 1,261 votes. Choose Billion Dollar for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cuir Mauresque for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Billion Dollar or Cuir Mauresque?
Cuir Mauresque lasts longest (Cuir Mauresque 80/100, Billion Dollar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Billion Dollar or Cuir Mauresque?
Cuir Mauresque projects furthest (Cuir Mauresque 69/100, Billion Dollar 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Billion Dollar and Cuir Mauresque smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clove, Nutmeg and Amber.
Is Billion Dollar or Cuir Mauresque better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cuir Mauresque is the stronger pick. For winter, Billion Dollar is the stronger pick. Billion Dollar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Billion Dollar and Cuir Mauresque?
Billion Dollar has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Amber and White Wood. Cuir Mauresque features Leather, Myrhh, Clove, Amber and Civetta.
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