Fragrance comparison

INK vs Cuir Fétiche

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

INK

Mallo

3.8126 votes

Rank #24,648 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Cuir Fétiche

Amberfig

3.7020 votes

Rank #59,504 LeatherMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Fétiche takes 3 of 5 categories.

INK
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cuir Fétiche
Choose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

INK2/5

Cuir Fétiche3/5

Ratings & consensus: INK
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuir Fétiche
Sillage & projection: Cuir Fétiche
Value for money: Cuir Fétiche
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: INK

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

INKMallo

Cuir FéticheAmberfig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 19%Had 1%Want 80%

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

Category winnerINKRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

12%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

12%Hate

26 votes

35%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCuir Fétiche

SillageCuir Fétiche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value34

Category winnerCuir FéticheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

amber91%

aromatic83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

balsamic56%

leather100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

InkRaspberryStyraxSandalwoodFrankincenseIndian OudLabdanumOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black PepperSaffronRaspberry

Heart

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)IrisCashmeranTonka BeanGreen NardBirch

Base

OakmossMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)LabdanumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for INK, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring11

Summer22

Fall78

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring50

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,648

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#59,504

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerINKHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

INK by Mallo delivers an unusual balance of dark resins, sharp ink, and tart fruit. Created in collaboration with tattoo artist GAKKIN, this unisex release centers on a distinctive carbon ink accord paired with rich Indian oud and tangy raspberry. As the scent settles, warm balsamic styrax, frankincense, and creamy sa…

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Cuir Fétiche by Amberfig is a Leather fragrance for women and men. Cuir Fétiche was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Black Pepper, Saffron and Raspberry; middle notes are Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Iris, Cashmeran, Tonka Bean, Green Nard and Birch; base notes are Oakmoss…

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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, INK or Cuir Fétiche?

Cuir Fétiche takes 3 of 5 categories. INK is rated 3.81/5 from 26 votes; Cuir Fétiche is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes. Choose INK for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cuir Fétiche for a leather and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, INK or Cuir Fétiche?

Cuir Fétiche lasts longest (Cuir Fétiche 100/100, INK 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, INK or Cuir Fétiche?

Cuir Fétiche projects furthest (Cuir Fétiche 91/100, INK 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do INK and Cuir Fétiche smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Oakmoss.

Is INK or Cuir Fétiche better for summer or winter?

INK suits evening wear; Cuir Fétiche suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in INK and Cuir Fétiche?

INK features Ink, Raspberry, Styrax, Sandalwood and Frankincense. Cuir Fétiche has top notes of Black Pepper, Saffron and Raspberry, heart notes of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Iris and Cashmeran, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Labdanum.