Fragrance comparison

R2B2 Star Gate vs Cuir Imperial

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

1 wins

R2B2 Star Gate

Reyane Tradition

3.7067 votes

Rank #12,381 OudLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

Cuir Imperial

Memento Mori

—0 votes

Rank #77,847 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

R2B2 Star Gate takes 1 of 1 categories.

R2B2 Star Gate
Choose it for a oud and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cuir Imperial
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

R2B2 Star Gate1/1

Cuir Imperial0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: R2B2 Star Gate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

R2B2 Star GateReyane Tradition

Cuir ImperialMemento Mori

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

62 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

lavender88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

aromatic53%

musky42%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

lavender61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both fresh spicy, oud and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Agarwood

Base

OudMuskPatchouli

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

AgarwoodVanilla

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Agarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer20

Fall100

Winter89

Day76

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex19

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#77,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerR2B2 Star GateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

R2B2 Star Gate by Reyane Tradition creates a striking presence with its blend of lavender, saffron, and nutmeg. This unisex scent balances a fresh, pine-like edge with a deep oud foundation, making it a standout for colder weather wear. Its performance holds steady on skin, offering an interesting, modern take on wood…

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Cuir Imperial by Memento Mori opens with a sharp flash of red saffron, crushed nutmeg, and aromatic lavender. The opening establishes a cold, dry spice profile before warm agarwood takes over the heart. As it settles into the skin, earthy patchouli and smooth musk build a dense foundation. It fits crisp winter evenin…

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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.

Do R2B2 Star Gate and Cuir Imperial smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, oud and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Agarwood.

Is R2B2 Star Gate or Cuir Imperial better for summer or winter?

R2B2 Star Gate suits evening wear; Cuir Imperial suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in R2B2 Star Gate and Cuir Imperial?

R2B2 Star Gate has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood, a base of Oud, Musk and Patchouli. Cuir Imperial has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood and Vanilla, a base of Patchouli and Musk.