Fragrance comparison

Saphir Du Bois vs Cuir Fétiche

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Saphir Du Bois

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.5812 votes

Rank #27,519 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Cuir Fétiche

Amberfig

3.7020 votes

Rank #53,935 LeatherMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saphir Du Bois takes 3 of 5 categories.

Saphir Du Bois
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuir Fétiche
Choose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Saphir Du Bois3/5

Cuir Fétiche2/5

Ratings & consensus: Saphir Du Bois
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuir Fétiche
Sillage & projection: Cuir Fétiche
Value for money: Saphir Du Bois
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saphir Du Bois

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saphir Du BoisJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Cuir FéticheAmberfig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

35%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCuir Fétiche

SillageCuir Fétiche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value34

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

oud84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

leather100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Indonesian Patchouli LeafAgarwood (Oud)BergamotOrange BlossomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberwoodLabdanumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)RaspberrySaffronFloral NotesAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black PepperSaffronRaspberry

Heart

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)IrisCashmeranTonka BeanGreen NardBirch

Base

OakmossMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)LabdanumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Labdanum, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Raspberry. 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

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night88

Spring50

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

Men43

Unisex43

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,519

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#53,935

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSaphir Du BoisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saphir Du Bois by J'Elle Bulan Parfums presents a rich, candied apple and raspberry opening that settles into a creamy, resinous woody base. This unisex fragrance features Indonesian patchouli and smoky agarwood, creating a sophisticated profile for cooler days or elegant evening wear. It balances sweet gourmand facet…

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Cuir Fétiche by Amberfig is a Leather fragrance for women and men. Cuir Fétiche was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Black Pepper, Saffron and Raspberry; middle notes are Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Iris, Cashmeran, Tonka Bean, Green Nard and Birch; base notes are Oakmoss…

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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, Saphir Du Bois or Cuir Fétiche?

Saphir Du Bois takes 3 of 5 categories. Saphir Du Bois is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Cuir Fétiche is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes. Choose Saphir Du Bois for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cuir Fétiche for a leather and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Saphir Du Bois or Cuir Fétiche?

Cuir Fétiche lasts longest (Cuir Fétiche 100/100, Saphir Du Bois 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saphir Du Bois or Cuir Fétiche?

Cuir Fétiche projects furthest (Cuir Fétiche 91/100, Saphir Du Bois 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saphir Du Bois and Cuir Fétiche smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Labdanum, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Raspberry.

Is Saphir Du Bois or Cuir Fétiche better for summer or winter?

Saphir Du Bois suits daytime wear; Cuir Fétiche suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saphir Du Bois and Cuir Fétiche?

Saphir Du Bois features Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Agarwood (Oud), Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Cuir Fétiche has top notes of Black Pepper, Saffron and Raspberry, heart notes of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Iris and Cashmeran, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Labdanum.