Moccus vs Cuir Magnifique
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Moccus takes 5 of 7 categories.
MoccusChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Cuir MagnifiqueChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Moccus5/7
Cuir Magnifique2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Moccus
- Community sentiment
- Moccus
- Longevity
- Moccus
- Sillage & projection
- Moccus
- Value for money
- Cuir Magnifique
- Versatility
- Cuir Magnifique
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Moccus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MoccusBoadicea the VictoriousCuir MagnifiqueNoble RoyaleWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%
3.79/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 30%Had 19%Want 51%
Category winnerMoccusRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
15%Like
0%Ok
18%Dislike
5%Hate
40 votes
32%Love
37%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerMoccusMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMoccus
SillageMoccus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCuir MagnifiqueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
powdery84%
iris77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
leather61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Juniper BerriesBlack PepperLavender
Heart
Orris RootCashmeranLabdanumViolet Leaf
Base
LeatherPatchouliCaramelBenzoinVanillaTonka Bean
Top
elemiLemonBergamotViolet LeafArtemisiaNutmegBlack Pepper
Heart
Orris RootJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)CinnamonFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyLavender
Base
LeatherVetiverSandalwoodCedarVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Lavender, Orris Root and Violet Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer14
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night38
Category winnerCuir MagnifiqueMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,565
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#32,613
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerMoccusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMoccus opens with crisp juniper berries and sharp black pepper, cutting through a dense backdrop of lavender and dark leather. As it settles on skin, earthy orris root and labdanum emerge, creating a dry, resinous heart with subtle violet leaf facets. The base turns rich and warm as sweet caramel, vanilla, and benzoin…
Reviews →Philippe Paparella-Paris constructed Cuir Magnifique around a soft leather accord rather than a harsh tannery note. It opens with bright lemon, resinous elemi, and a distinct cucumber-fresh violet leaf. Rather than leaning immediately into dense smoke or heavy birch tar, the heart introduces spike lavender and powdery…
Reviews →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, Moccus or Cuir Magnifique?
Moccus takes 5 of 7 categories. Moccus is rated 4.12/5 from 40 votes; Cuir Magnifique is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes. Choose Moccus for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Cuir Magnifique for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Moccus or Cuir Magnifique?
Moccus lasts longest (Moccus 77/100, Cuir Magnifique 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Moccus or Cuir Magnifique?
Moccus projects furthest (Moccus 73/100, Cuir Magnifique 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Moccus and Cuir Magnifique smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Lavender, Orris Root and Violet Leaf.
Is Moccus or Cuir Magnifique better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cuir Magnifique is the stronger pick. For winter, Moccus is the stronger pick. Moccus suits day or night wear; Cuir Magnifique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Moccus and Cuir Magnifique?
Moccus has top notes of Juniper Berries, Black Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Orris Root, Cashmeran, Labdanum and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Caramel and Benzoin. Cuir Magnifique has top notes of elemi, Lemon, Bergamot and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Orris Root, Jasmine, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Cinnamon, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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