Cuir Imperial vs Forever Wanted Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Forever Wanted Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories.
Cuir ImperialChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Forever Wanted ElixirChoose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Cuir Imperial3/7
Forever Wanted Elixir4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Forever Wanted Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Forever Wanted Elixir
- Longevity
- Cuir Imperial
- Sillage & projection
- Cuir Imperial
- Value for money
- Forever Wanted Elixir
- Versatility
- Cuir Imperial
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Forever Wanted Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cuir ImperialOrmonde JayneForever Wanted ElixirAzzaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%
3.99/ 5 · 1,870 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
Category winnerForever Wanted ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
7%Hate
30 votes
54%Love
25%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
5%Hate
1,529 votes
Category winnerForever Wanted ElixirMost 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 winnerForever Wanted ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
leather100%
fruity91%
sweet83%
aromatic74%
animalic65%
citrus56%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both leather, aromatic and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CognacCardamomBergamotPink PepperClary Sage
Heart
SuedeLeatherOrrisRaspberryRoseFreesia
Base
SandalwoodCedarVetiverTonka BeanIncensePatchouli
Top
RaspberryGreen MandarinBergamot
Heart
CardamomLavenderClary Sage
Base
LeatherWolfwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer42
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night45
Spring59
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCuir ImperialMost 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#712
PerfumerClémentine Girard, Honorine Blanc, Sophie Labbé
Launched—
Reviews299
Category winnerForever Wanted ElixirHigher 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 →Azzaro Forever Wanted Elixir is a bold leather-forward fragrance designed for men who appreciate a mix of fruit and animalic grit. Featuring a sharp raspberry opening and a smooth, resinous dry-down, this 2025 release leans into autumn and winter wear. It is a confident, modern composition that bridges the gap between…
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 Forever Wanted Elixir?
Forever Wanted Elixir takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuir Imperial is rated 4.01/5 from 68 votes; Forever Wanted Elixir is rated 3.99/5 from 1,870 votes. Choose Cuir Imperial for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Forever Wanted Elixir for a leather and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Cuir Imperial or Forever Wanted Elixir?
Cuir Imperial lasts longest (Cuir Imperial 81/100, Forever Wanted Elixir 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cuir Imperial or Forever Wanted Elixir?
Cuir Imperial projects furthest (Cuir Imperial 76/100, Forever Wanted Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cuir Imperial and Forever Wanted Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Leather.
Is Cuir Imperial or Forever Wanted Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cuir Imperial is the stronger pick. For winter, Forever Wanted Elixir is the stronger pick. Cuir Imperial suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cuir Imperial and Forever Wanted Elixir?
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. Forever Wanted Elixir has top notes of Raspberry, Green Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Lavender and Clary Sage, a base of Leather, Wolfwood and Vetiver.
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