Fragrance comparison

Cuir Imperial vs Appletini

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cuir Imperial

Ormonde Jayne

4.0168 votes

Rank #7,963 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Appletini

Mayrit

4.676 votes

Rank #34,328 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Imperial takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cuir Imperial
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Appletini
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cuir Imperial3/4

Appletini1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuir ImperialOrmonde Jayne

AppletiniMayrit

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 52%Had 0%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityCuir Imperial

SillageCuir Imperial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAppletiniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacCardamomBergamotPink PepperClary Sage

Heart

SuedeLeatherOrrisRaspberryRoseFreesia

Base

SandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka BeanIncensePatchouli

Top

BergamotAppleClary SageRaspberryOrange

Heart

LavenderJasmineOrrisSaffronCedar

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverLeatherLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Leather and Orris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night45

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,963

PerfumerLinda Pilkington

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#34,328

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCuir ImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuir Imperial is a bold leather perfume with a smoky, woody frame and a spicy cognac opening. On skin, reviewers often describe polished leather, suede, aromatic spice, and a sweeter dry-down touched by orris, sandalwood, tonka, and raspberry. It suits people who enjoy assertive leather scents with a luxury leather-sh…

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Appletini by Mayrit opens on a bright green apple effect, lifted by bergamot, orange and raspberry, then settles into aromatic herbs, soft florals and a warmer woody amber base. The single supplied review specifically praises its fresh green apple note, while the accord data points to a scent that is fruity at first b…

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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 Imperial or Appletini?

Cuir Imperial takes 3 of 4 categories. Cuir Imperial is rated 4.01/5 from 68 votes; Appletini is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Cuir Imperial for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Appletini for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Imperial or Appletini?

Cuir Imperial lasts longest (Cuir Imperial 81/100, Appletini 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Imperial or Appletini?

Cuir Imperial projects furthest (Cuir Imperial 76/100, Appletini 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir Imperial and Appletini smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Leather and Orris.

Is Cuir Imperial or Appletini better for summer or winter?

Cuir Imperial suits daytime wear; Appletini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir Imperial and Appletini?

Cuir Imperial has top notes of Cognac, Cardamom, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Suede, Leather, Orris and Raspberry, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Appletini has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Clary Sage and Raspberry, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Orris and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.