Cuir Magnifique vs Under The Rain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Cuir MagnifiqueChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Under The RainChoose it for a ozonic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuir Magnifique2/5
Under The Rain2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Under The Rain
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Under The Rain
- Sillage & projection
- Cuir Magnifique
- Value for money
- Tie
- 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 RoyaleUnder The RainProadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 30%Had 19%Want 51%
4.50/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%
Category winnerUnder The RainRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
37%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
38 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUnder The Rain
SillageCuir Magnifique
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
leather61%
ozonic100%
fresh spicy88%
amber77%
herbal65%
aquatic53%
woody42%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
elemiLemonBergamotViolet LeafArtemisiaNutmegBlack Pepper
Heart
Orris RootJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)CinnamonFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyLavender
Base
LeatherVetiverSandalwoodCedarVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmber
Notes
Ozonic notesAmberViolet LeafGingerNutmegArtemisiaHoneysuckleWoody Notes
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Artemisia, Nutmeg and Amber. Durations are only published for Under The Rain, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter13
Day100
Night11
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,424
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#36,055
PerfumerTada Archawong
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerCuir MagnifiqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPhilippe 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…
Reviews →Under The Rain by Proad captures the sensation of a sudden summer downpour on warm pavement. Created by perfumer Tada Archawong in 2020, this unisex composition focuses on ozonic notes, clean aquatic tones, and fresh spicy ginger. A quiet layer of violet leaf adds green dewiness, while artemisia introduces an aromatic…
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 Magnifique or Under The Rain?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Cuir Magnifique is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes; Under The Rain is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Cuir Magnifique for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Under The Rain for a ozonic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cuir Magnifique or Under The Rain?
Under The Rain lasts longest (Under The Rain 82/100, Cuir Magnifique 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cuir Magnifique or Under The Rain?
Cuir Magnifique projects furthest (Cuir Magnifique 70/100, Under The Rain 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cuir Magnifique and Under The Rain smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Artemisia, Nutmeg and Amber.
Is Cuir Magnifique or Under The Rain better for summer or winter?
Cuir Magnifique suits daytime wear; Under The Rain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cuir Magnifique and Under The Rain?
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. Under The Rain features Ozonic notes, Amber, Violet Leaf, Ginger and Nutmeg.
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