Fragrance comparison

Cuir Imperial vs Dover

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cuir Imperial

Ormonde Jayne

4.0168 votes

Rank #7,963 WoodyLeather

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Dover

Luxury Blend

3.9111 votes

Rank #57,557 AromaticSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Imperial takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cuir Imperial
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dover
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cuir Imperial4/5

Dover1/5

Ratings & consensus: Cuir Imperial
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuir Imperial
Sillage & projection: Cuir Imperial
Value for money: Dover
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

DoverLuxury Blend

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 43%

Category winnerCuir ImperialRating 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

64%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCuir Imperial

SillageCuir Imperial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value55

Category winnerDoverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

lavender77%

amber69%

tobacco61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and sweet

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

CinnamonRaspberryCardamomLemonSweet OrangePassionfruitSolar NotesBergamot

Heart

LavenderAmberClary SageCashmere WoodRoseTonka BeanHeliotrope

Base

CaramelTobaccoSuedeVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Suede. 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

Fall63

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,963

PerfumerLinda Pilkington

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#57,557

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Dover opens with a bright hit of raspberry, passionfruit and citrus, quickly warmed by cardamom, cinnamon and a smooth lavender amber heart. It reads sweet, aromatic and slightly spiced rather than fresh. As it settles, caramel, vanilla, tobacco and suede give it a plush, warm finish with noticeable presence. It suits…

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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 Dover?

Cuir Imperial takes 4 of 5 categories. Cuir Imperial is rated 4.01/5 from 68 votes; Dover is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Cuir Imperial for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dover for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Imperial or Dover?

They last about the same: Cuir Imperial 81/100, Dover 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Imperial or Dover?

Cuir Imperial projects furthest (Cuir Imperial 76/100, Dover 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir Imperial and Dover smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Suede.

Is Cuir Imperial or Dover better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cuir Imperial and Dover?

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. Dover has top notes of Cinnamon, Raspberry, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Amber, Clary Sage and Cashmere Wood, a base of Caramel, Tobacco, Suede and Vanilla.