Fragrance comparison

Cuir Magnifique vs Zero Black

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cuir Magnifique

Noble Royale

3.7938 votes

Rank #32,403 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Zero Black

RisingWave

3.003 votes

Rank #71,614 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Magnifique takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cuir Magnifique
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zero Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cuir Magnifique2/3

Zero Black1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zero Black
Sillage & projection: Cuir Magnifique
Value for money: Not scored
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

Zero BlackRisingWave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 30%Had 19%Want 51%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityZero Black

SillageCuir Magnifique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

leather61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

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

Top

BergamotLemonViolet Leaf

Heart

Black PepperYlang-YlangAromatic Spices

Base

CedarWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,403

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#71,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Zero Black opens with a brisk mix of bergamot, lemon, and violet leaf, then settles into peppery spice, light florals, and a woody musky base. It reads as a fresh spicy citrus scent with a clean amber trail. Based on the note structure and limited wear data, it looks best suited to daytime use in spring or mild autumn…

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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 Zero Black?

Cuir Magnifique takes 2 of 3 categories. Cuir Magnifique is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes; Zero Black is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cuir Magnifique for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zero Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Magnifique or Zero Black?

Zero Black lasts longest (Zero Black 70/100, Cuir Magnifique 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Magnifique or Zero Black?

Cuir Magnifique projects furthest (Cuir Magnifique 70/100, Zero Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir Magnifique and Zero Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Black Pepper.

Is Cuir Magnifique or Zero Black better for summer or winter?

Cuir Magnifique suits daytime wear; Zero Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir Magnifique and Zero Black?

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. Zero Black has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Aromatic Spices, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Amber.