Fragrance comparison

Oud Glacial vs Cuirs

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,210 ratings analysed

Oud Glacial

Reminiscence

3.91147 votes

Rank #15,382 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Cuirs

Carner Barcelona

4.092,063 votes

Rank #26,504 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuirs takes 4 of 7 categories.

Oud Glacial
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cuirs
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Oud Glacial3/7

Cuirs4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud GlacialReminiscence

CuirsCarner Barcelona

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 2,063 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerCuirsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

147 votes

41%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

2,063 votes

Category winnerCuirsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCuirs

SillageCuirs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value47

Category winnerOud GlacialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

oud84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

woody100%

leather92%

oud84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintAlmondSaffron

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliMusk

Top

SaffronCaraway

Heart

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliVirginia CedarViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherFrench labdanumTonka BeanAmberMuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyris

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Violet, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOud GlacialMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex64

Women18

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#26,504

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud GlacialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reminiscence Oud Glacial opens with a sharp burst of fresh spearmint leaves paired against dry saffron and bitter almond. The herbal cooling effect stays prominent for hours before transitioning into a heart of dusty violet and watery lily of the valley. At the base, earthy patchouli and dry agarwood oud create a wood…

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Cuirs by Carner Barcelona is a Leather fragrance for women and men. Cuirs was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Sonia Constant. Top notes are Saffron and Caraway; middle notes are Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Violet; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Leather, French labdanum, T…

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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, Oud Glacial or Cuirs?

Cuirs takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Glacial is rated 3.91/5 from 147 votes; Cuirs is rated 4.09/5 from 2,063 votes. Choose Oud Glacial for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cuirs for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oud Glacial or Cuirs?

Cuirs lasts longest (Cuirs 74/100, Oud Glacial 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Glacial or Cuirs?

Cuirs projects furthest (Cuirs 63/100, Oud Glacial 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Glacial and Cuirs smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Violet, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Oud Glacial or Cuirs better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oud Glacial is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuirs is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Glacial and Cuirs?

Oud Glacial has top notes of Mint, Almond and Saffron, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli and Musk. Cuirs has top notes of Saffron and Caraway, heart notes of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, French labdanum and Tonka Bean.