Fragrance comparison

Cor Meum vs Under the Stars

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,485 ratings analysed

Cor Meum

Claudio Cutuli Parfums

3.673 votes

Rank #65,389 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Under the Stars

Maison Martin Margiela

3.411,482 votes

Rank #4,114 LeatherOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cor Meum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Under the Stars
Choose it for a leather and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cor Meum2/4

Under the Stars2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cor MeumClaudio Cutuli Parfums

Under the StarsMaison Martin Margiela

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

3.41/ 5 · 1,482 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

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

30%Love

26%Like

15%Ok

17%Dislike

12%Hate

1,273 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityCor Meum

SillageCor Meum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value49

Category winnerUnder the StarsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

rose84%

oud77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

leather100%

oud86%

fresh spicy72%

animalic58%

amber44%

smoky30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both oud, 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

Black Pepper

Heart

Leather

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Labdanum

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Leather, Agarwood (Oud) 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

Spring20

Summer10

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men64

Unisex33

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,114

PerfumerMeabh McCurtin

Launched—

Reviews237

Category winnerUnder the StarsHigher 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…

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Under the Stars is a stark, woody fragrance built around a core of dry leather and raw oud. It feels like a cold night spent outdoors, capturing the scent of smoke, resin, and peppery spice. This scent leans heavily into its woody, animalic character, making it best suited for late autumn or the depth of winter.

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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, Cor Meum or Under the Stars?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cor Meum is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Under the Stars is rated 3.41/5 from 1,482 votes. Choose Cor Meum for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Under the Stars for a leather and oud character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cor Meum or Under the Stars?

Cor Meum lasts longest (Cor Meum 80/100, Under the Stars 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cor Meum or Under the Stars?

Cor Meum projects furthest (Cor Meum 75/100, Under the Stars 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cor Meum and Under the Stars smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum.

Is Cor Meum or Under the Stars better for summer or winter?

Cor Meum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cor Meum and Under the Stars?

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. Under the Stars has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Leather, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum.