Fragrance comparison

Cosmic Power vs Cuir Magnifique

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 404 ratings analysed

Cosmic Power

Charlotte Tilbury

3.31366 votes

Rank #44,592 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Cuir Magnifique

Noble Royale

3.7938 votes

Rank #30,489 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Magnifique takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cosmic Power
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cuir Magnifique
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cosmic Power0/7

Cuir Magnifique6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cosmic PowerCharlotte Tilbury

Cuir MagnifiqueNoble Royale

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 366 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

20%Love

31%Like

18%Ok

21%Dislike

10%Hate

366 votes

32%Love

37%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerCuir MagnifiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCuir Magnifique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value41

Category winnerCuir MagnifiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

powdery74%

aromatic65%

cinnamon56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

leather61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperCinnamonelemiBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

FrankincenseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberPowdery NotesVanillaMusk

Top

elemiLemonBergamotViolet LeafArtemisiaNutmegBlack Pepper

Heart

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

Base

LeatherVetiverSandalwoodCedarVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cinnamon, elemi and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Cosmic Power, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Category winnerCuir MagnifiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex51

Women47

Date 36%Casual 30%Party 20%Work 14%

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,592

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,489

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCuir MagnifiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cosmic Power by Charlotte Tilbury takes a sharp turn away from conventional sweet designer releases. The scent opens with a gritty burst of black pepper and pungent cinnamon bark, quickly joined by resinous elemi and a bitter splash of bergamot. Within twenty minutes, frankincense takes over the midsection, smelling l…

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, Cosmic Power or Cuir Magnifique?

Cuir Magnifique takes 6 of 7 categories. Cosmic Power is rated 3.31/5 from 366 votes; Cuir Magnifique is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes. Choose Cosmic Power for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cuir Magnifique for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cosmic Power or Cuir Magnifique?

They last about the same: Cosmic Power 60/100, Cuir Magnifique 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cosmic Power or Cuir Magnifique?

Cuir Magnifique projects furthest (Cuir Magnifique 70/100, Cosmic Power 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cosmic Power and Cuir Magnifique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cinnamon, elemi and Bergamot.

Is Cosmic Power or Cuir Magnifique better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuir Magnifique is the stronger pick. For winter, Cosmic Power is the stronger pick. Cosmic Power suits evening wear; Cuir Magnifique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cosmic Power and Cuir Magnifique?

Cosmic Power has top notes of Black Pepper, Cinnamon, elemi and Bergamot, heart notes of Frankincense and Rose, a base of Amber, Powdery Notes, Vanilla 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.