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Cuoio Nobile vs Sphinx Signature

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

Updated 118 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sphinx Signature takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Cuoio Nobile

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Sphinx Signature

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Cuoio Nobile2/7
Sphinx Signature5/7
Ratings & consensus
Cuoio Nobile
Community sentiment
Cuoio Nobile
Longevity
Sphinx Signature
Sillage & projection
Sphinx Signature
Value for money
Sphinx Signature
Versatility
Sphinx Signature
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sphinx Signature

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cuoio NobilePineider
Sphinx SignatureSphinx Fragrances
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.09/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%
4.03/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 28%Had 5%Want 68%
Category winnerCuoio NobileRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

57 votes

49%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
8%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerCuoio NobileMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevitySphinx Signature

SillageSphinx Signature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value37
¤ Price value65
Category winnerSphinx SignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
musky84%
woody77%
tobacco69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
vanilla77%
woody69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamotGalbanumLavender
Heart
SuedeCypress
Base
TobaccoTonka BeanMuskPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
CinnamonMandarin OrangeLavenderLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Fruity NotesCuminIncenseRed Cedar
Base8-12+ hrs
Iso E SuperVanillaBenzoinTobaccoCedarLeatherCypressPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Cypress and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Sphinx Signature, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring86
Summer19
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night50
Spring83
Summer25
Fall97
Winter100
Day100
Night91
Category winnerSphinx SignatureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men81
Unisex14
Women5
Men57
Unisex38
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,013

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerSphinx SignatureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pineider Cuoio Nobile opens with a crisp burst of mandarin orange and bitter galbanum before transitioning into a dry suede. Luca Maffei balances this leather theme with aromatic lavender and green cypress. It suits mature enthusiasts looking for a refined, understated signature scent for office wear and mild autumn d…

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Sphinx Signature by Sphinx Fragrances greets you with a bright splash of mandarin orange and zesty lemon, quickly dusted in warm cinnamon and aromatic lavender. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the heart reveals sweet dried fruit notes wrapped around smoky incense and red cedar, grounded by an earthy touch of cu…

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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, Cuoio Nobile or Sphinx Signature?

Sphinx Signature takes 5 of 7 categories. Cuoio Nobile is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes; Sphinx Signature is rated 4.03/5 from 61 votes. Choose Cuoio Nobile for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sphinx Signature for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuoio Nobile or Sphinx Signature?

Sphinx Signature lasts longest (Sphinx Signature 76/100, Cuoio Nobile 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuoio Nobile or Sphinx Signature?

Sphinx Signature projects furthest (Sphinx Signature 68/100, Cuoio Nobile 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuoio Nobile and Sphinx Signature smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Cypress and Tobacco.

Is Cuoio Nobile or Sphinx Signature better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sphinx Signature is the stronger pick. For winter, Sphinx Signature is the stronger pick. Cuoio Nobile suits daytime wear; Sphinx Signature suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuoio Nobile and Sphinx Signature?

Cuoio Nobile has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Galbanum and Lavender, heart notes of Suede and Cypress, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Musk and Patchouli. Sphinx Signature has top notes of Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Cumin, Incense and Red Cedar, a base of Iso E Super, Vanilla, Benzoin and Tobacco.

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