Fragrance comparison

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse vs Cuoio Nobile

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse

Binet-Papillon

3.7124 votes

Rank #41,656 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Cuoio Nobile

Pineider

4.0957 votes

Rank #29,205 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuoio Nobile takes 5 of 5 categories.

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuoio Nobile
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse0/5

Cuoio Nobile5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nº 3 Cologne CurieuseBinet-Papillon

Cuoio NobilePineider

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 40%Had 19%Want 42%

4.09/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

Category winnerCuoio NobileRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

13%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

40%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCuoio Nobile

SillageCuoio Nobile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value37

Category winnerCuoio NobileBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

woody44%

floral30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

musky84%

woody77%

tobacco69%

sweet61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCypress

Base

Black ElderMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotGalbanumLavender

Heart

SuedeCypress

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Cypress. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Spring86

Summer19

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,656

PerfumerJean Sauvage

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#29,205

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuoio NobileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse is a fresh citrus aromatic scent built around bergamot, mandarin, lavender, cypress, black elder and musk. It reads clean and daytime-friendly, with the brightest lift in the opening and a greener, aromatic middle underneath. The one supplied wearer review notices a strong absinthe-like impressi…

Reviews →

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…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse or Cuoio Nobile?

Cuoio Nobile takes 5 of 5 categories. Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse is rated 3.71/5 from 24 votes; Cuoio Nobile is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes. Choose Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cuoio Nobile for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse or Cuoio Nobile?

Cuoio Nobile lasts longest (Cuoio Nobile 72/100, Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse or Cuoio Nobile?

Cuoio Nobile projects furthest (Cuoio Nobile 59/100, Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse and Cuoio Nobile smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Cypress.

Is Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse or Cuoio Nobile better for summer or winter?

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse suits daytime wear; Cuoio Nobile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse and Cuoio Nobile?

Nº 3 Cologne Curieuse has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender and Cypress, a base of Black Elder and Musk. 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.