Fragrance comparison

Cuir Sublime vs Icon Roses

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 132 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cuir Sublime

ArteOlfatto

3.69104 votes

Rank #9,137 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Icon Roses

Ga-De

3.7928 votes

Rank #21,112 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cuir Sublime
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Icon Roses
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cuir Sublime5/7

Icon Roses2/7

Ratings & consensus: Cuir Sublime
Community sentiment: Cuir Sublime
Longevity: Cuir Sublime
Sillage & projection: Cuir Sublime
Value for money: Icon Roses
Versatility: Icon Roses
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 SublimeArteOlfatto

Icon RosesGa-De

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

3.79/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 51%Had 13%Want 37%

Category winnerCuir SublimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

25%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

32%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerCuir SublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCuir Sublime

SillageCuir Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value66

Category winnerIcon RosesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

animalic69%

woody61%

rose100%

citrus92%

woody84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderPink PepperGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

Violet LeafIrisRoseJasmineTiare Flower

Base

LeatherCedarAmberBenzoinMyrrhVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitTangerineBergamotBaie Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet LeafPomegranateJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskPatchouliTonka BeanVanillaAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Tangerine, Violet Leaf and Rose. Durations are only published for Icon Roses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer100

Fall57

Winter57

Day100

Night35

Category winnerIcon RosesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex60

Women10

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#21,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerCuir SublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuir 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…

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Ga-De Icon Roses is an easygoing, bright floral scent built around dewy rose, tangy grapefruit, and clean musk. It opens with an energetic spray of bergamot and pink pepper that immediately wakes up the senses. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial alcohol flash quickly settles into a heart of fresh ro…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuir Sublime or Icon Roses?

Cuir Sublime takes 5 of 7 categories. Cuir Sublime is rated 3.69/5 from 104 votes; Icon Roses is rated 3.79/5 from 28 votes. Choose Cuir Sublime for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Icon Roses for a rose and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Sublime or Icon Roses?

Cuir Sublime lasts longest (Cuir Sublime 82/100, Icon Roses 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Sublime or Icon Roses?

Cuir Sublime projects furthest (Cuir Sublime 70/100, Icon Roses 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir Sublime and Icon Roses smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tangerine, Violet Leaf and Rose.

Is Cuir Sublime or Icon Roses better for summer or winter?

For summer, Icon Roses is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir Sublime is the stronger pick. Icon Roses suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir Sublime and Icon Roses?

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. Icon Roses has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Baie Rose, heart notes of Rose, Violet Leaf, Pomegranate and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.