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Cuir Erindil vs 1681

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

Updated 520 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Erindil takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Cuir Erindil

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • 1681

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cuir Erindil4/7
16813/7
Ratings & consensus
1681
Community sentiment
1681
Longevity
Cuir Erindil
Sillage & projection
Cuir Erindil
Value for money
Cuir Erindil
Versatility
1681
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cuir Erindil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cuir ErindilMaison Incens
1681Carthusia
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.88/ 5 · 211 votes
Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%
4.16/ 5 · 309 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winner1681Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
22%Love
55%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate

111 votes

41%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

309 votes

Category winner1681Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityCuir Erindil

SillageCuir Erindil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value56
Category winnerCuir ErindilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
warm spicy92%
leather84%
powdery77%
smoky69%
iris61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery77%
amber69%
citrus61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
MyrrhIrisIncenseSpicy Notes
Base
LeatherMuskVanillaSandalwood
Top
CorianderRed ThymeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
IrisBlack PepperLavenderPetitgrainNeroli
Base
SandalwoodIncenseCedarAmberVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Iris and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer15
Fall100
Winter87
Day100
Night–
Spring96
Summer64
Fall100
Winter54
Day100
Night53
Category winner1681Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men7
Unisex79
Women14
Men66
Unisex32
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,316

PerfumerJean-Claude Gigodot

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#6,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerCuir ErindilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuir Erindil by Maison Incens is a bold, resinous composition built around a core of smoky leather and warm, spiced iris. Launched in 2014, this unisex fragrance balances bright citrus top notes with a dark, balsamic heart. It performs best in cooler weather, making it an excellent choice for autumn days when you want…

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Carthusia 1681 opens with crisp bergamot and dry rosemary before settling into an earthy heart of iris, black pepper, and lavender. Base notes of cedar, sandalwood, and incense anchor the herbal sharpness on skin. It suits autumn rain, quiet office wear, and crisp wool sweaters.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuir Erindil or 1681?

Cuir Erindil takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuir Erindil is rated 3.88/5 from 211 votes; 1681 is rated 4.16/5 from 309 votes. Choose Cuir Erindil for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1681 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Erindil or 1681?

Cuir Erindil lasts longest (Cuir Erindil 79/100, 1681 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Erindil or 1681?

Cuir Erindil projects furthest (Cuir Erindil 68/100, 1681 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir Erindil and 1681 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Iris and Incense.

Is Cuir Erindil or 1681 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1681 is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir Erindil is the stronger pick. Cuir Erindil suits daytime wear; 1681 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir Erindil and 1681?

Cuir Erindil has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Myrrh, Iris, Incense and Spicy Notes, a base of Leather, Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 1681 has top notes of Coriander, Red Thyme, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper, Lavender and Petitgrain, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, Cedar and Amber.

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