Fragrance comparison

Cuir Imperial vs Jatamansi

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 283 ratings analysed

6 wins

Cuir Imperial

Ormonde Jayne

4.0168 votes

Rank #7,966 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Jatamansi

L'Artisan Parfumeur

3.84215 votes

Rank #15,866 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Imperial takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cuir Imperial
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jatamansi
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cuir Imperial6/7

Jatamansi1/7

Ratings & consensus: Cuir Imperial
Community sentiment: Jatamansi
Longevity: Cuir Imperial
Sillage & projection: Cuir Imperial
Value for money: Cuir Imperial
Versatility: Cuir Imperial
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

JatamansiL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

3.84/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

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

29%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

215 votes

Category winnerJatamansiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCuir Imperial

SillageCuir Imperial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value33

Category winnerCuir ImperialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

herbal74%

fresh spicy65%

earthy56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

Top20-30 mins

Clary SageGrapefruitBergamotCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi)ChamomileYlang-YlangRose

Base5-7 hrs

PapyrusIncenseVetiverTeaGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Rose. Durations are only published for Jatamansi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night45

Spring78

Summer100

Fall61

Winter24

Day100

Night16

Category winnerCuir ImperialMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men0

Unisex85

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,966

PerfumerLinda Pilkington

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#15,866

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews18

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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L'Artisan Parfumeur Jatamansi opens with a vibrant burst of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and crushed clary sage, giving it the brisk energy of an herbal tonic. As the citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals its centerpiece, Himalayan nard, also known as spikenard. This rare mountain herb smells like a soothing blend…

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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 Jatamansi?

Cuir Imperial takes 6 of 7 categories. Cuir Imperial is rated 4.01/5 from 68 votes; Jatamansi is rated 3.84/5 from 215 votes. Choose Cuir Imperial for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jatamansi for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Imperial or Jatamansi?

Cuir Imperial lasts longest (Cuir Imperial 81/100, Jatamansi 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Imperial or Jatamansi?

Cuir Imperial projects furthest (Cuir Imperial 76/100, Jatamansi 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir Imperial and Jatamansi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Rose.

Is Cuir Imperial or Jatamansi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cuir Imperial and Jatamansi?

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. Jatamansi has top notes of Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Chamomile, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Papyrus, Incense, Vetiver and Tea.