Fragrance comparison

Creosote vs Cuir et Champignon

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Creosote

FZOTIC

4.754 votes

Rank #39,265 SmokyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Cuir et Champignon

DSH Perfumes · 2010

4.2010 votes

Rank #48,616 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creosote takes 3 of 5 categories.

Creosote
Choose it for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuir et Champignon
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Creosote3/5

Cuir et Champignon1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CreosoteFZOTIC

Cuir et ChampignonDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCreosote

SillageCreosote

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCuir et ChampignonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

herbal44%

soft spicy30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

animalic77%

leather69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PetrichorCreosote BushGuaiac WoodCloveSageGalbanumAmberCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

ChamomileClary SageBergamotGalbanumNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

MushroomCloveHoneyIrisSandalwoodTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherCivetPeru BalsamGuaiac WoodCedarTobaccoCastoreumJava vetiver oil

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 45%Work 29%Date 16%Party 10%

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 38%Date 35%Work 16%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,265

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#48,616

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched2010

Reviews0

Category winnerCreosoteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creosote by FZOTIC captures the exact sensation of sudden summer rain hitting parched desert stone. It smells raw and earthy. The opening pushes a bitter burst of wild sage and bitter green galbanum before settling into the unmistakable aroma of wet creosote bush. You get dark clove spice, damp mineral petrichor, and …

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Cuir et Champignon by DSH Perfumes presents an evocative study in forest floor botanicals and vintage hide. The first spray releases bitter galbanum and herbal chamomile lifted by a fleeting touch of bergamot. Within minutes, an authentic wild mushroom accord rises from the skin with damp, savory realism. This fungal …

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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, Creosote or Cuir et Champignon?

Creosote takes 3 of 5 categories. Creosote is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Cuir et Champignon is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Creosote for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cuir et Champignon for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Creosote or Cuir et Champignon?

Creosote lasts longest (Creosote 70/100, Cuir et Champignon 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creosote or Cuir et Champignon?

Creosote projects furthest (Creosote 63/100, Cuir et Champignon 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creosote and Cuir et Champignon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Clove, Galbanum and Cedar.

Is Creosote or Cuir et Champignon better for summer or winter?

Creosote suits daytime wear; Cuir et Champignon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creosote and Cuir et Champignon?

Creosote features Petrichor, Creosote Bush, Guaiac Wood, Clove and Sage. Cuir et Champignon has top notes of Chamomile, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Mushroom, Clove, Honey and Iris, a base of Leather, Civet, Peru Balsam and Guaiac Wood.