Fragrance comparison

Cuir Magnifique vs Trace Me

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cuir Magnifique

Noble Royale

3.7938 votes

Rank #32,494 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Trace Me

Ducati

3.7524 votes

Rank #45,322 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Magnifique takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cuir Magnifique
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Trace Me
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cuir Magnifique4/5

Trace Me1/5

Ratings & consensus: Cuir Magnifique
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuir Magnifique
Sillage & projection: Cuir Magnifique
Value for money: Trace Me
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cuir Magnifique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuir MagnifiqueNoble Royale

Trace MeDucati

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 30%Had 19%Want 51%

3.75/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

Category winnerCuir MagnifiqueRating 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

13%Love

67%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCuir Magnifique

SillageCuir Magnifique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value67

Category winnerTrace MeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

leather61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

fresh69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fresh spicy 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 to 30 minutes

PineappleGreen AppleBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegViolet LeafPimento

Base3 to 5 hours

ResinsCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Cedar. Durations are only published for Trace Me, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer13

Fall93

Winter27

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,494

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#45,322

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCuir MagnifiqueHigher 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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Trace Me by Ducati is an aromatic fruity Eau de Toilette designed for men, released in 2013. The scent opens with a lively burst of pineapple, crisp green apple, and pungent black pepper. As the initial sweetness settles, the composition moves into a spicy, herbal heart of crushed pimento, nutmeg, and dry violet leaf.…

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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 Magnifique or Trace Me?

Cuir Magnifique takes 4 of 5 categories. Cuir Magnifique is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes; Trace Me is rated 3.75/5 from 24 votes. Choose Cuir Magnifique for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Trace Me for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Magnifique or Trace Me?

Cuir Magnifique lasts longest (Cuir Magnifique 60/100, Trace Me 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Magnifique or Trace Me?

Cuir Magnifique projects furthest (Cuir Magnifique 70/100, Trace Me 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir Magnifique and Trace Me smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Cedar.

Is Cuir Magnifique or Trace Me better for summer or winter?

Cuir Magnifique suits daytime wear; Trace Me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir Magnifique and Trace Me?

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. Trace Me has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Pimento, a base of Resins, Cedar and Amber.