Fragrance comparison

Cor Meum vs I.Metaphor

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cor Meum

Claudio Cutuli Parfums

3.673 votes

Rank #65,389 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

I.Metaphor

IO.KO 1954

—0 votes

Rank #70,029 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cor Meum takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cor Meum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
I.Metaphor
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Cor Meum2/3

I.Metaphor1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Cor Meum
Value for money: I.Metaphor
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cor Meum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cor MeumClaudio Cutuli Parfums

I.MetaphorIO.KO 1954

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageCor Meum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerI.MetaphorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

rose84%

oud77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

iris61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Moroccan RoseBlack Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

LeatherCashmere Wood

Base5 to 8 hours

Agarwood (Oud)AmberLabdanumIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Top

LemonBlack PepperCardamom

Heart

JasmineLabdanumIris

Base

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Amber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Cor Meum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,029

PerfumerEnzo Galardi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCor MeumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cor Meum by Claudio Cutuli Parfums is a dark, resinous rose and leather fragrance anchored by deep woods. It opens with the prickle of black pepper over rich Moroccan rose, presenting a spicy floral profile rather than a powdery garden scent. The heart introduces sturdy leather softened by velvety cashmere wood, creat…

Reviews →

I.Metaphor by IO.KO 1954 is a woody chypre that balances bright citrus with deep incense and oud. It is a striking composition for those who enjoy complex, resinous scents that shift throughout the day. Perfect for formal events or cool evenings when you want a fragrance that projects authority without shouting.

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 projects more, Cor Meum or I.Metaphor?

Cor Meum projects furthest (Cor Meum 75/100, I.Metaphor 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cor Meum and I.Metaphor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Labdanum.

Is Cor Meum or I.Metaphor better for summer or winter?

Cor Meum suits day or night wear; I.Metaphor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cor Meum and I.Metaphor?

Cor Meum has top notes of Moroccan Rose and Black Pepper, heart notes of Leather and Cashmere Wood, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Labdanum and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. I.Metaphor has top notes of Lemon, Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Labdanum and Iris, a base of Incense, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.