Cuir Imperial vs The Palace
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cuir Imperial takes 4 of 7 categories.
Cuir ImperialChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The PalaceChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cuir Imperial4/7
The Palace3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cuir Imperial
- Community sentiment
- Cuir Imperial
- Longevity
- The Palace
- Sillage & projection
- The Palace
- Value for money
- The Palace
- 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 JayneThe PalaceJazeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%
3.89/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%
Category winnerCuir ImperialRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
7%Hate
30 votes
55%Love
15%Like
9%Ok
3%Dislike
17%Hate
65 votes
Category winnerCuir ImperialMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Palace
SillageThe Palace
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe PalaceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery
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
Bay LeafLemonBergamotCardamomOrange Blossom
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineBulgarian RoseMarshmallow
Base
CypressOakmossOrrisVetiverLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Orris and Rose. 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
Spring52
Summer9
Fall87
Winter100
Day22
Night100
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#30,808
PerfumerShadi Samra
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 →Jazeel The Palace opens with a sharp burst of aromatic bay leaf, tart bergamot, and crushed cardamom pod. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus recedes to introduce a dense floral core of Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang, grounded by a subtle marshmallow note that cushions the herb-heavy start. The dry down turns dry…
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 The Palace?
Cuir Imperial takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuir Imperial is rated 4.01/5 from 68 votes; The Palace is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes. Choose Cuir Imperial for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Palace for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cuir Imperial or The Palace?
The Palace lasts longest (The Palace 84/100, Cuir Imperial 81/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cuir Imperial or The Palace?
Projection is very close: The Palace 78/100, Cuir Imperial 76/100 for sillage.
Do Cuir Imperial and The Palace smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Orris and Rose.
Is Cuir Imperial or The Palace better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cuir Imperial is the stronger pick. For winter, The Palace is the stronger pick. Cuir Imperial suits daytime wear; The Palace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cuir Imperial and The Palace?
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. The Palace has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Marshmallow, a base of Cypress, Oakmoss, Orris and Vetiver.
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