Fragrance comparison

Bois d'Ambre vs Cuir Magnifique

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bois d'Ambre

Alkemia Perfumes

3.8323 votes

Rank #21,145 WoodyAmber

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Cuir Magnifique

Noble Royale

3.7938 votes

Rank #29,693 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois d'Ambre takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bois d'Ambre
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Cuir Magnifique
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois d'Ambre3/5

Cuir Magnifique2/5

Ratings & consensus: Cuir Magnifique
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois d'Ambre
Sillage & projection: Cuir Magnifique
Value for money: Bois d'Ambre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois d'Ambre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois d'AmbreAlkemia Perfumes

Cuir MagnifiqueNoble Royale

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

3.79/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 30%Had 19%Want 51%

Category winnerCuir MagnifiqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

32%Love

37%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBois d'Ambre

SillageCuir Magnifique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value41

Category winnerBois d'AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

aromatic83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

herbal56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

leather61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberSandalwoodOakArtemisiaMuskVetiverGingerNutmegHo WoodEarl Grey Tea

No top / heart / base split published

Top

elemiLemonBergamotViolet LeafArtemisiaNutmegBlack Pepper

Heart

Orris RootJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)CinnamonFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyLavender

Base

LeatherVetiverSandalwoodCedarVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesAmber, Sandalwood, Artemisia and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring14

Summer14

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,145

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#29,693

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBois d'AmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois d'Ambre by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Bois d'Ambre was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

Reviews →

Philippe Paparella-Paris constructed Cuir Magnifique around a soft leather accord rather than a harsh tannery note. It opens with bright lemon, resinous elemi, and a distinct cucumber-fresh violet leaf. Rather than leaning immediately into dense smoke or heavy birch tar, the heart introduces spike lavender and powdery…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois d'Ambre or Cuir Magnifique?

Bois d'Ambre takes 3 of 5 categories. Bois d'Ambre is rated 3.83/5 from 23 votes; Cuir Magnifique is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes. Choose Bois d'Ambre for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Cuir Magnifique for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Ambre or Cuir Magnifique?

Bois d'Ambre lasts longest (Bois d'Ambre 76/100, Cuir Magnifique 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Ambre or Cuir Magnifique?

Cuir Magnifique projects furthest (Cuir Magnifique 70/100, Bois d'Ambre 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Ambre and Cuir Magnifique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Amber, Sandalwood, Artemisia and Musk.

Is Bois d'Ambre or Cuir Magnifique better for summer or winter?

Bois d'Ambre suits day or night wear; Cuir Magnifique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois d'Ambre and Cuir Magnifique?

Bois d'Ambre features Amber, Sandalwood, Oak, Artemisia and Musk. Cuir Magnifique has top notes of elemi, Lemon, Bergamot and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Cinnamon, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar.