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Cuir 28 Dubai vs Black Uddu

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

Updated 335 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Uddu takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Cuir 28 Dubai

    Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Black Uddu

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cuir 28 Dubai3/7
Black Uddu4/7
Ratings & consensus
Black Uddu
Community sentiment
Black Uddu
Longevity
Cuir 28 Dubai
Sillage & projection
Cuir 28 Dubai
Value for money
Black Uddu
Versatility
Black Uddu
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cuir 28 Dubai

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cuir 28 DubaiLe Labo
Black UdduMad et Len
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 264 votes
Have 37%Had 8%Want 55%
4.21/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%
Category winnerBlack UdduRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
34%Like
9%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate

264 votes

49%Love
31%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerBlack UdduMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityCuir 28 Dubai

SillageCuir 28 Dubai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value16
¤ Price value45
Category winnerBlack UdduBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
leather86%
aromatic72%
earthy58%
animalic44%
smoky30%
amber100%
woody88%
leather77%
violet65%
powdery53%
animalic42%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, leather and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
ResinsLeatherVioletAmberWoody NotesMuskVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLeather, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Musk. Durations are only published for Cuir 28 Dubai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring23
Summer17
Fall100
Winter91
Day57
Night100
Spring37
Summer11
Fall100
Winter100
Day47
Night100
Category winnerBlack UdduMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex31
Women3
Men39
Unisex57
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,784

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#16,010

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCuir 28 DubaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuir 28 Dubai by Le Labo presents a raw, smoky interpretation of leather stripped of sweet floral distractions. The opening strikes with an assertive blast of tannic leather and dark woody notes, laced with the dry, rooty bite of earthy vetiver. It smells reminiscent of an oiled mechanic jacket or aged saddlery restin…

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Black Uddu by Mad et Len presents a dark, atmospheric composition built around a sharp contrast of powdery violet leaf and dry black leather. The perfume opens with a cool herbal edge before shifting into a rich heart of warm balsamic amber and raw resins. Earthy vetiver supports the base, creating a grounded woody tr…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuir 28 Dubai or Black Uddu?

Black Uddu takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuir 28 Dubai is rated 3.92/5 from 264 votes; Black Uddu is rated 4.21/5 from 71 votes. Choose Cuir 28 Dubai for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Uddu for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir 28 Dubai or Black Uddu?

Cuir 28 Dubai lasts longest (Cuir 28 Dubai 76/100, Black Uddu 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir 28 Dubai or Black Uddu?

Cuir 28 Dubai projects furthest (Cuir 28 Dubai 62/100, Black Uddu 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir 28 Dubai and Black Uddu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and animalic accords. Common notes include Leather, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Musk.

Is Cuir 28 Dubai or Black Uddu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuir 28 Dubai is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Uddu is the stronger pick. Cuir 28 Dubai suits evening wear; Black Uddu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir 28 Dubai and Black Uddu?

Cuir 28 Dubai features Leather, Vetiver, Woody Notes, Musk and Vanilla Absolute. Black Uddu features Resins, Leather, Violet, Amber and Woody Notes.

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