Fragrance comparison

Cuir Sublime vs Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,823 ratings analysed

Cuir Sublime

Charles de Beaune

4.002 votes

Rank #64,448 WoodyAromatic

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48%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum

Narciso Rodriguez

4.331,821 votes

Rank #25,116 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum takes 2 of 4 categories.

Cuir Sublime
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cuir Sublime1/4

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Cuir Sublime
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuir SublimeCharles de Beaune

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir ParfumNarciso Rodriguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.33/ 5 · 1,821 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

56%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

1,821 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNarciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value55

Category winnerCuir SublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

musky80%

leather70%

earthy60%

green50%

powdery100%

woody92%

iris84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CypressCardamomBeeswax

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverGalbanumCloves

Base6-8+ hrs

SuedeMusk

Top

CardamomCypressBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisMuskSuede

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVetiverLeatherAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesCypress, Cardamom, Vetiver and Suede. Durations are only published for Cuir Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring88

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men82

Unisex14

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,116

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNarciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuir Sublime by Charles de Beaune pairs forest greenery with soft, worn leather. It opens with a bracing blast of needle-sharp cypress and crushed green cardamom pod. A dull beeswax hum quickly softens that initial aromatic snap. Give it ten minutes. The green turns deeply earthy as bitter galbanum and smoky vetiver t…

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A polished, powdery iris fragrance built around musk, woods and a soft suede touch. It opens with cardamom and citrus freshness, then settles into a smooth, creamy, slightly leathery drydown. This reads refined rather than loud. It suits someone who wants an elegant designer scent for evenings, cooler weather, and cl…

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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 Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum?

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum takes 2 of 4 categories. Cuir Sublime is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum is rated 4.33/5 from 1,821 votes. Choose Cuir Sublime for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Sublime or Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum?

Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum lasts longest (Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum 66/100, Cuir Sublime 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Sublime or Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum?

Projection is very close: Cuir Sublime 50/100, Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum 50/100 for sillage.

Do Cuir Sublime and Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Cypress, Cardamom, Vetiver and Suede.

Is Cuir Sublime or Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum better for summer or winter?

Cuir Sublime suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir Sublime and Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum?

Cuir Sublime has top notes of Cypress, Cardamom and Beeswax, heart notes of Vetiver, Galbanum and Cloves, a base of Suede and Musk. Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum has top notes of Cardamom, Cypress, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Musk and Suede, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Leather.