Fragrance comparison

Cuir Sublime vs Silver Iris

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,287 ratings analysed

6 wins

Cuir Sublime

ArteOlfatto

3.69104 votes

Rank #9,998 AmberLeather

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17%scent match

Clearly different

Silver Iris

Atelier Cologne

3.971,183 votes

Rank #27,415 PowderyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cuir Sublime
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Silver Iris
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Cuir Sublime6/7

Silver Iris1/7

Ratings & consensus: Silver Iris
Community sentiment: Cuir Sublime
Longevity: Cuir Sublime
Sillage & projection: Cuir Sublime
Value for money: Cuir Sublime
Versatility: Cuir Sublime
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

Silver IrisAtelier Cologne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

3.97/ 5 · 1,183 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerSilver IrisRating 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

35%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

1,183 votes

Category winnerCuir SublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCuir Sublime

SillageCuir Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCuir SublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

animalic69%

woody61%

powdery100%

iris92%

fruity84%

woody77%

earthy69%

ozonic61%

Scent match17%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

Top

Black CurrantTangerinePink Pepper

Heart

IrisViolet LeafMimosa

Base

MuskPatchouliWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Tangerine, Violet Leaf and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCuir SublimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex60

Women10

Men4

Unisex36

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#27,415

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Silver Iris by Atelier Cologne opens with a sharp burst of tart black currant and tangy tangerine, dusted with spicy pink pepper. The fragrance quickly shifts into its core identity: a dense, powdery iris supported by green violet leaf and soft mimosa. Instead of staying bright like typical citrus colognes, it settles…

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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 Sublime or Silver Iris?

Cuir Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories. Cuir Sublime is rated 3.69/5 from 104 votes; Silver Iris is rated 3.97/5 from 1,183 votes. Choose Cuir Sublime for a amber and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Silver Iris for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Sublime or Silver Iris?

Cuir Sublime lasts longest (Cuir Sublime 82/100, Silver Iris 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Sublime or Silver Iris?

Cuir Sublime projects furthest (Cuir Sublime 70/100, Silver Iris 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir Sublime and Silver Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Tangerine, Violet Leaf and Iris.

Is Cuir Sublime or Silver Iris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuir Sublime is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir Sublime is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir Sublime and Silver Iris?

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. Silver Iris has top notes of Black Currant, Tangerine and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Violet Leaf and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Patchouli and White Amber.