Cuir Imperial vs Dua's Intense Ambassador
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cuir Imperial takes 3 of 4 categories.
Cuir ImperialChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dua's Intense AmbassadorChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Cuir Imperial3/4
Dua's Intense Ambassador1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cuir Imperial
- Sillage & projection
- Cuir Imperial
- Value for money
- Dua's Intense Ambassador
- 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 JayneDua's Intense AmbassadorThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
7%Hate
30 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCuir Imperial
SillageCuir Imperial
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDua's Intense AmbassadorBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CognacCardamomBergamotPink PepperClary Sage
Heart
SuedeLeatherOrrisRaspberryRoseFreesia
Base
SandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka BeanIncensePatchouli
Notes
Mandarin OrangeHaitian VetiverCashmere WoodOzonic notesPink PepperTonka BeanHeliotropePatchouliRaspberryBergamotLavenderGeranium
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Dua's Intense Ambassador, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer42
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night45
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,966
PerfumerLinda Pilkington
Launched—
Reviews22
Overall rank#53,830
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCuir ImperialHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCuir 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…
Reviews →Dua's Intense Ambassador by The Dua Brand is a powerhouse spicy amber extrait built for cold nights and bold impressions. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cardamom, black licorice, and cracked pink pepper that quickly wakes up your senses. Within twenty minutes, a luscious heart of dark raspberry, warm cinnamon, …
Reviews →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 Dua's Intense Ambassador?
Cuir Imperial takes 3 of 4 categories. Cuir Imperial is rated 4.01/5 from 68 votes; Dua's Intense Ambassador is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cuir Imperial for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dua's Intense Ambassador for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Cuir Imperial or Dua's Intense Ambassador?
Cuir Imperial lasts longest (Cuir Imperial 81/100, Dua's Intense Ambassador 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cuir Imperial or Dua's Intense Ambassador?
Cuir Imperial projects furthest (Cuir Imperial 76/100, Dua's Intense Ambassador 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cuir Imperial and Dua's Intense Ambassador smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Vetiver.
Is Cuir Imperial or Dua's Intense Ambassador better for summer or winter?
Cuir Imperial suits daytime wear; Dua's Intense Ambassador suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cuir Imperial and Dua's Intense Ambassador?
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. Dua's Intense Ambassador features Mandarin Orange, Haitian Vetiver, Cashmere Wood, Ozonic notes and Pink Pepper.
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