Cuir Ottoman vs Iris d'Or
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cuir Ottoman takes 4 of 7 categories.
Cuir OttomanChoose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Iris d'OrChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cuir Ottoman4/7
Iris d'Or3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cuir Ottoman
- Community sentiment
- Cuir Ottoman
- Longevity
- Iris d'Or
- Sillage & projection
- Iris d'Or
- Value for money
- Cuir Ottoman
- Versatility
- Iris d'Or
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cuir Ottoman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cuir OttomanParfum d'EmpireIris d'OrAmberfigWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 1,566 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%
Category winnerCuir OttomanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
1,566 votes
52%Love
24%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
4%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerCuir OttomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIris d'Or
SillageIris d'Or
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCuir OttomanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
leather92%
powdery84%
iris77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
amber100%
powdery92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
beeswax69%
iris61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and iris
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
IrisLabdanumEgyptian Jasmine
Heart3-5 hrs
LeatherTolu BalsamBenzoinStyrax
Base6-10+ hrs
IncenseVanillaTonka Bean
Top
Violet LeafCassis
Heart
FenugreekBeeswaxIrisCarrot Seeds
Base
BenzoinTexas CedarVirginia CedarLabdanumTolu BalsamVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesIris, Labdanum, Tolu Balsam and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Cuir Ottoman, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day88
Night100
Spring47
Summer20
Fall87
Winter100
Day40
Night100
Category winnerIris d'OrMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#693
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews170
Overall rank#38,082
PerfumerDavid Magalhães
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCuir OttomanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCuir Ottoman by Parfum d'Empire is a plush, comforting leather fragrance built around powdery iris, warm resins, and sweet vanilla. Rather than smelling like a stiff motorcycle jacket, it opens with a burst of powdery iris and subtle Egyptian jasmine before settling into supple suede, golden benzoin, and rich tolu bal…
Reviews →Iris d'Or by Amberfig is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Iris d'Or was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Violet Leaf and Cassis; middle notes are Fenugreek, Beeswax, Iris and Carrot Seeds; base notes are Benzoin, Texas Cedar, Virginia Cedar, Labdanum, T…
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 Ottoman or Iris d'Or?
Cuir Ottoman takes 4 of 7 categories. Cuir Ottoman is rated 4.24/5 from 1,566 votes; Iris d'Or is rated 4.00/5 from 25 votes. Choose Cuir Ottoman for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Iris d'Or for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cuir Ottoman or Iris d'Or?
Iris d'Or lasts longest (Iris d'Or 85/100, Cuir Ottoman 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cuir Ottoman or Iris d'Or?
Iris d'Or projects furthest (Iris d'Or 75/100, Cuir Ottoman 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cuir Ottoman and Iris d'Or smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Iris, Labdanum, Tolu Balsam and Benzoin.
Is Cuir Ottoman or Iris d'Or better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iris d'Or is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir Ottoman is the stronger pick. Cuir Ottoman suits evening wear; Iris d'Or suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cuir Ottoman and Iris d'Or?
Cuir Ottoman has top notes of Iris, Labdanum and Egyptian Jasmine, heart notes of Leather, Tolu Balsam, Benzoin and Styrax, a base of Incense, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Iris d'Or has top notes of Violet Leaf and Cassis, heart notes of Fenugreek, Beeswax, Iris and Carrot Seeds, a base of Benzoin, Texas Cedar, Virginia Cedar and Labdanum.
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