Cuir Sublime vs Elixir Suave
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cuir Sublime takes 3 of 5 categories.
Cuir SublimeChoose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Elixir SuaveChoose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cuir Sublime3/5
Elixir Suave2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir Suave
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cuir Sublime
- Sillage & projection
- Elixir Suave
- Value for money
- Cuir Sublime
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cuir Sublime
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cuir SublimeArteOlfattoElixir SuaveAjmalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 104 votes
Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%
4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%
Category winnerElixir SuaveRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
25%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
51 votes
50%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
10%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
LongevityCuir Sublime
SillageElixir Suave
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCuir SublimeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
leather92%
aromatic84%
soft spicy77%
animalic69%
woody61%
rose100%
musky88%
amber77%
powdery65%
woody53%
floral42%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderPink PepperGrapefruitTangerine
Heart
Violet LeafIrisRoseJasmineTiare Flower
Base
LeatherCedarAmberBenzoinMyrrhVanillaMusk
Top
RosePink Pepper
Heart
Cedar
Base
MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Rose, Cedar 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 seasonSpring61
Summer32
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring67
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day50
Night100
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#10,004
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#41,606
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerCuir SublimeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCuir Sublime is a warm leather scent with a spicy coriander opening, soft citrus lift, and a suede-like heart touched by iris, violet leaf, and muted florals. It settles into amber, woods, musk, vanilla, and resin, giving it a smooth, powdery finish that usually suits cooler weather and anyone who likes polished, wear…
Reviews →Ajmal Elixir Suave is a rose-forward oriental floral that opens with rosy spice from pink pepper, then settles into a smooth rose and cedar heart. The dry-down turns musky and ambered, with a soft powdery warmth that can read slightly animalic on some skin. It suits anyone who likes rose in a warm, clean, slightly sen…
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 Sublime or Elixir Suave?
Cuir Sublime takes 3 of 5 categories. Cuir Sublime is rated 3.69/5 from 104 votes; Elixir Suave is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Cuir Sublime for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Elixir Suave for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cuir Sublime or Elixir Suave?
Cuir Sublime lasts longest (Cuir Sublime 82/100, Elixir Suave 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cuir Sublime or Elixir Suave?
Elixir Suave projects furthest (Elixir Suave 75/100, Cuir Sublime 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cuir Sublime and Elixir Suave smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Rose, Cedar and Amber.
Is Cuir Sublime or Elixir Suave better for summer or winter?
Elixir Suave suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cuir Sublime and Elixir Suave?
Cuir Sublime has top notes of Coriander, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Iris, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Cedar, Amber and Benzoin. Elixir Suave has top notes of Rose and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Musk and Amber.
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