Fragrance comparison

Cuir Magnifique vs No 9

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

Cuir Magnifique

Noble Royale

3.7938 votes

Rank #29,147 AromaticWoody

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39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

No 9

Eutopie

3.9078 votes

Rank #25,174 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 9 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cuir Magnifique
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No 9
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cuir Magnifique2/7

No 95/7

Ratings & consensus: No 9
Community sentiment: No 9
Longevity: No 9
Sillage & projection: Cuir Magnifique
Value for money: No 9
Versatility: Cuir Magnifique
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No 9

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cuir MagnifiqueNoble Royale

No 9Eutopie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 30%Had 19%Want 51%

3.90/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerNo 9Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

37%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

38 votes

32%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerNo 9Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo 9

SillageCuir Magnifique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNo 9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

ozonic84%

herbal77%

earthy69%

aquatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

elemiLemonBergamotViolet LeafArtemisiaNutmegBlack Pepper

Heart

Orris RootJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)CinnamonFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyLavender

Base

LeatherVetiverSandalwoodCedarVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

SageBergamotNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverCedarMossMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Nutmeg and Jasmine. Durations are only published for No 9, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer59

Fall59

Winter18

Day100

Night39

Category winnerCuir MagnifiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

Men35

Unisex50

Women15

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,147

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,174

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNo 9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Philippe Paparella-Paris constructed Cuir Magnifique around a soft leather accord rather than a harsh tannery note. It opens with bright lemon, resinous elemi, and a distinct cucumber-fresh violet leaf. Rather than leaning immediately into dense smoke or heavy birch tar, the heart introduces spike lavender and powdery…

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Eutopie No 9 delivers a crisp, forest-clearing breeze built around crushed sage, tart Italian bergamot, and fresh violet leaf. It does not shout. Instead, this aromatic fougere opens with an invigorating herbal snap seasoned by a touch of warm nutmeg before settling into damp cedar, earthy oakmoss, and clean vetiver. …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuir Magnifique or No 9?

No 9 takes 5 of 7 categories. Cuir Magnifique is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes; No 9 is rated 3.90/5 from 78 votes. Choose Cuir Magnifique for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No 9 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Magnifique or No 9?

No 9 lasts longest (No 9 73/100, Cuir Magnifique 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Magnifique or No 9?

Cuir Magnifique projects furthest (Cuir Magnifique 70/100, No 9 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir Magnifique and No 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Nutmeg and Jasmine.

Is Cuir Magnifique or No 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuir Magnifique is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir Magnifique is the stronger pick. Cuir Magnifique suits daytime wear; No 9 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir Magnifique and No 9?

Cuir Magnifique has top notes of elemi, Lemon, Bergamot and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Cinnamon, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar. No 9 has top notes of Sage, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Moss and Musk.