Fragrance comparison

Cuir d'Ambre vs Overture Man

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,360 ratings analysed

Cuir d'Ambre

Leonard

3.9522 votes

Rank #29,723 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Overture Man

Amouage

4.252,338 votes

Rank #24,455 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overture Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cuir d'Ambre
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Overture Man
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Cuir d'Ambre1/5

Overture Man4/5

Ratings & consensus: Overture Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Overture Man
Sillage & projection: Overture Man
Value for money: Cuir d'Ambre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Overture Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuir d'AmbreLeonard

Overture ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

4.25/ 5 · 2,338 votes

Category winnerOverture ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityOverture Man

SillageOverture Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value41

Category winnerCuir d'AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy90%

vanilla80%

musky70%

woody60%

powdery50%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

smoky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonCardamomBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base5-7 hrs

BenzoinVanillaLabdanumMuskSandalwoodIncenseOakPatchouli

Top

CognacCuminCardamomSaffronNutmegGingerGrapefruit

Heart

MyrrhBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumMastic or LentisquePatchouliGeranium

Base

Animal notesSmokeIncenseLeatherSandalwoodClary Sage

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Benzoin and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Cuir d'Ambre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter79

Day60

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#24,455

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOverture ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leonard Cuir d'Ambre delivers a warm, comforting wash of culinary spice and gentle golden resins right from the first spray. The scent opens with dry cinnamon and sweet cardamom, freshened briefly by a light splash of bergamot before settling into soft rose and clean jasmine. In the base, rich benzoin, soothing vanill…

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Overture Man opens with a sharp grapefruit citrus note mixed with heavy cognac booze and warm cumin. The scent settles into dark, resinous myrrh and dry wood, wrapping the wearer in a smoky, leather shield. It is a bold, challenging fragrance made for formal winter nights.

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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, Cuir d'Ambre or Overture Man?

Overture Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Cuir d'Ambre is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes; Overture Man is rated 4.25/5 from 2,338 votes. Choose Cuir d'Ambre for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Overture Man for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Cuir d'Ambre or Overture Man?

Overture Man lasts longest (Overture Man 86/100, Cuir d'Ambre 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir d'Ambre or Overture Man?

Overture Man projects furthest (Overture Man 78/100, Cuir d'Ambre 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir d'Ambre and Overture Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Benzoin and Labdanum.

Is Cuir d'Ambre or Overture Man better for summer or winter?

Cuir d'Ambre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir d'Ambre and Overture Man?

Cuir d'Ambre has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Labdanum and Musk. Overture Man has top notes of Cognac, Cumin, Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Benzoin, Cinnamon and Labdanum, a base of Animal notes, Smoke, Incense and Leather.