Fragrance comparison

Othello vs Cuir Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

Othello

Il Profvmo

3.6279 votes

Rank #15,791 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Cuir Oud

Il Profumiere

3.673 votes

Rank #67,752 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Oud takes 2 of 3 categories.

Othello
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cuir Oud
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Othello1/3

Cuir Oud2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OthelloIl Profvmo

Cuir OudIl Profumiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 7%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCuir Oud

SillageCuir Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

amber92%

leather84%

woody77%

white floral69%

honey61%

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, leather and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Passionfruit

Heart

IncenseBirchDaturaPatchouli

Base

HoneyAgarwood (Oud)

Notes

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)BirchSandalwoodCardamomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliVetiverHoneyClovesAmyris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBirch, Patchouli, Honey and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer36

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night79

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,791

PerfumerSilvana Casoli

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#67,752

PerfumerMassimiliano Torti

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOthelloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Othello by Il Profvmo opens with a brief fruity lift, then quickly settles into a smoky, resinous core where incense, birch and patchouli do most of the talking. The vibe leans dark-amber and slightly leathery, with a sweet touch in the base that can read like honey. Oud is present on paper, but it often comes across …

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Cuir Oud by Il Profumiere is a dark, dry leather and oud scent with a spiced, smoky edge. Cardamom and clove give the opening a warm bite, then birch and woods pull it toward an inky, slightly animalic leather. Honey and sandalwood can add a softer glow in the dry down, but the overall feel stays rugged and woody. If …

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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, Othello or Cuir Oud?

Cuir Oud takes 2 of 3 categories. Othello is rated 3.62/5 from 79 votes; Cuir Oud is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Othello for a smoky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cuir Oud for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Othello or Cuir Oud?

Cuir Oud lasts longest (Cuir Oud 100/100, Othello 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Othello or Cuir Oud?

Cuir Oud projects furthest (Cuir Oud 75/100, Othello 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Othello and Cuir Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and smoky accords. Common notes include Birch, Patchouli, Honey and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Othello or Cuir Oud better for summer or winter?

Othello suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Othello and Cuir Oud?

Othello has top notes of Passionfruit, heart notes of Incense, Birch, Datura and Patchouli, a base of Honey and Agarwood (Oud). Cuir Oud features Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Birch, Sandalwood and Cardamom.