Fragrance comparison

Paris – Édimbourg vs Cuir Sacré

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,791 ratings analysed

5 wins

Paris – Édimbourg

Chanel

4.291,290 votes

Rank #27,894 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Cuir Sacré

Atelier des Ors

3.88501 votes

Rank #28,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris – Édimbourg takes 5 of 7 categories.

Paris – Édimbourg
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuir Sacré
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Paris – Édimbourg5/7

Cuir Sacré2/7

Ratings & consensus: Paris – Édimbourg
Community sentiment: Paris – Édimbourg
Longevity: Cuir Sacré
Sillage & projection: Cuir Sacré
Value for money: Paris – Édimbourg
Versatility: Paris – Édimbourg
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paris – Édimbourg

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris – ÉdimbourgChanel

Cuir SacréAtelier des Ors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 1,290 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 501 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

1,290 votes

30%Love

44%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

501 votes

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCuir Sacré

SillageCuir Sacré

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value33

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

lavender48%

powdery30%

woody100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

leather70%

earthy60%

smoky50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CypressJuniper Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarLavenderVetiver

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVanilla

Top

CardamomCypressJuniper Berries

Heart

IncenseSaffronCedar Needles

Base

VetiverLeatherCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesCypress, Juniper Berries and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Paris – Édimbourg, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night29

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex48

Women6

Men65

Unisex31

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,894

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,466

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening is bracing. Chanel Paris - Edimbourg kicks off with a sharp blast of cold juniper berries and fresh green cypress that feels like stepping into a northern pine grove at sunrise. After ten minutes, the piercing freshness softens into aromatic lavender, earthy vetiver, and dry pencil-shaving cedar. A delica…

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Cuir Sacré opens with a sharp burst of crushed cardamom, evergreen cypress, and bitter juniper berries that feel crisp in cold autumn air. As the initial green spice settles, dry incense and saffron drift over cedar needles, giving the scent a smoky, woody core. The dry-down relies on a smooth suede leather, earthy ve…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paris – Édimbourg or Cuir Sacré?

Paris – Édimbourg takes 5 of 7 categories. Paris – Édimbourg is rated 4.29/5 from 1,290 votes; Cuir Sacré is rated 3.88/5 from 501 votes. Choose Paris – Édimbourg for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cuir Sacré for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Paris – Édimbourg or Cuir Sacré?

Cuir Sacré lasts longest (Cuir Sacré 67/100, Paris – Édimbourg 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Édimbourg or Cuir Sacré?

Cuir Sacré projects furthest (Cuir Sacré 56/100, Paris – Édimbourg 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris – Édimbourg and Cuir Sacré smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Juniper Berries and Vetiver.

Is Paris – Édimbourg or Cuir Sacré better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paris – Édimbourg is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir Sacré is the stronger pick. Paris – Édimbourg suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Édimbourg and Cuir Sacré?

Paris – Édimbourg has top notes of Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Cedar, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Vanilla. Cuir Sacré has top notes of Cardamom, Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Incense, Saffron and Cedar Needles, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.