Fragrance comparison

Cuir Sacré vs Crocus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 522 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cuir Sacré

Atelier des Ors

3.88501 votes

Rank #30,396 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Crocus

Santa Eulalia

4.0521 votes

Rank #39,730 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Sacré takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cuir Sacré
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Crocus
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Cuir Sacré3/5

Crocus2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuir SacréAtelier des Ors

CrocusSanta Eulalia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 501 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

Category winnerCuir SacréRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

44%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

501 votes

48%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCuir Sacré

SillageCrocus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCrocusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

leather70%

earthy60%

smoky50%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

metallic69%

leather61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCypressJuniper Berries

Heart

IncenseSaffronCedar Needles

Base

VetiverLeatherCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

SaffronJuniper BerriesRed Berries

Heart

CypressPatchouliMossRum

Base

IncenseSandalwoodVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesCypress, Juniper Berries, Incense and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer44

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex31

Women4

Men44

Unisex44

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,396

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,730

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCuir SacréHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuir Sacré opens with a sharp burst of crushed cardamom, evergreen cypress, and bitter juniper berries that feel crisp in cold autumn air. As the initial green spice settles, dry incense and saffron drift over cedar needles, giving the scent a smoky, woody core. The dry-down relies on a smooth suede leather, earthy ve…

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Santa Eulalia Crocus starts sharp with red berries, juniper, and a dry, metallic kick of saffron. A dark splash of rum quickly cuts through the initial berry sweetness. As the scent settles, green cypress and earthy patchouli emerge alongside smoky incense and creamy sandalwood. It delivers a warm spicy bite that sui…

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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 Sacré or Crocus?

Cuir Sacré takes 3 of 5 categories. Cuir Sacré is rated 3.88/5 from 501 votes; Crocus is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes. Choose Cuir Sacré for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Crocus for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Sacré or Crocus?

They last about the same: Cuir Sacré 67/100, Crocus 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Sacré or Crocus?

Projection is very close: Crocus 57/100, Cuir Sacré 56/100 for sillage.

Do Cuir Sacré and Crocus smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Juniper Berries, Incense and Saffron.

Is Cuir Sacré or Crocus better for summer or winter?

Crocus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir Sacré and Crocus?

Cuir Sacré has top notes of Cardamom, Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Incense, Saffron and Cedar Needles, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Crocus has top notes of Saffron, Juniper Berries and Red Berries, heart notes of Cypress, Patchouli, Moss and Rum, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Vetiver.