Fragrance comparison

Cuir Rose vs Saphir Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cuir Rose

Oak Essentials

3.504 votes

Rank #68,323 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Saphir Noir

Lydeen

2.805 votes

Rank #72,802 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Rose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cuir Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Saphir Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Cuir Rose3/4

Saphir Noir1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Saphir Noir
Sillage & projection: Cuir Rose
Value for money: Cuir Rose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cuir Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuir RoseOak Essentials

Saphir NoirLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

2.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevitySaphir Noir

SillageCuir Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCuir RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral83%

citrus65%

amber48%

fruity30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

rose77%

yellow floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both rose and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Italian TangerineSaffronCassis

Heart

White LeatherTurkish Rose

Base

Blonde WoodsAmber

Top

SaffronYlang YlangGingerCinnamonCorianderGeranium

Heart

Damask RoseJasmineViolet Leaves

Base

Guaiac WoodIncenseMuskAmberTonkaPatchouliVanillaStyrax

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Turkish Rose and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,323

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuir RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuir Rose by Oak Essentials is a smooth, modern rose fragrance that balances floral sweetness with clean suede and warm spice. It opens with a bright splash of Italian tangerine and tart cassis berries, quickly grounded by a dusting of dry saffron. At the center sits a blooming Turkish rose wrapped in soft white leath…

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Saphir Noir by Lydeen creates a dense, spiced atmosphere on the skin. It balances saffron and ginger heat against a heart of damask rose and jasmine. The base rests on guaiac wood and incense, providing a resinous, long-lasting presence. This is a bold, unisex choice for those who prefer heavy, spicy fragrances for co…

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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 Rose or Saphir Noir?

Cuir Rose takes 3 of 4 categories. Cuir Rose is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Saphir Noir is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Cuir Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Saphir Noir for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Rose or Saphir Noir?

They last about the same: Saphir Noir 67/100, Cuir Rose 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Rose or Saphir Noir?

Cuir Rose projects furthest (Cuir Rose 63/100, Saphir Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir Rose and Saphir Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Turkish Rose and Amber.

Is Cuir Rose or Saphir Noir better for summer or winter?

Cuir Rose suits day or night wear; Saphir Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir Rose and Saphir Noir?

Cuir Rose has top notes of Italian Tangerine, Saffron and Cassis, heart notes of White Leather and Turkish Rose, a base of Blonde Woods and Amber. Saphir Noir has top notes of Saffron, Ylang Ylang, Ginger and Cinnamon, heart notes of Damask Rose, Jasmine and Violet Leaves, a base of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Musk and Amber.