Fragrance comparison

Silver Iris vs Cuir Sublime

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,287 ratings analysed

Silver Iris

Atelier Cologne

3.971,183 votes

Rank #27,415 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Cuir Sublime

ArteOlfatto

3.69104 votes

Rank #9,998 AmberLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories.

Silver Iris
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Cuir Sublime
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Silver Iris1/7

Cuir Sublime6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silver IrisAtelier Cologne

Cuir SublimeArteOlfatto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 1,183 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

Category winnerSilver IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

1,183 votes

57%Love

25%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerCuir SublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCuir Sublime

SillageCuir Sublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value62

Category winnerCuir SublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris92%

fruity84%

woody77%

earthy69%

ozonic61%

amber100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

animalic69%

woody61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantTangerinePink Pepper

Heart

IrisViolet LeafMimosa

Base

MuskPatchouliWhite Amber

Top

CorianderPink PepperGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

Violet LeafIrisRoseJasmineTiare Flower

Base

LeatherCedarAmberBenzoinMyrrhVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Pink Pepper, Iris and Violet Leaf. 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

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring61

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCuir SublimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex36

Women61

Men30

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,415

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerCuir SublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver Iris by Atelier Cologne opens with a sharp burst of tart black currant and tangy tangerine, dusted with spicy pink pepper. The fragrance quickly shifts into its core identity: a dense, powdery iris supported by green violet leaf and soft mimosa. Instead of staying bright like typical citrus colognes, it settles…

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Cuir Sublime is a warm leather scent with a spicy coriander opening, soft citrus lift, and a suede-like heart touched by iris, violet leaf, and muted florals. It settles into amber, woods, musk, vanilla, and resin, giving it a smooth, powdery finish that usually suits cooler weather and anyone who likes polished, wear…

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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, Silver Iris or Cuir Sublime?

Cuir Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories. Silver Iris is rated 3.97/5 from 1,183 votes; Cuir Sublime is rated 3.69/5 from 104 votes. Choose Silver Iris for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose Cuir Sublime for a amber and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Silver Iris or Cuir Sublime?

Cuir Sublime lasts longest (Cuir Sublime 82/100, Silver Iris 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Iris or Cuir Sublime?

Cuir Sublime projects furthest (Cuir Sublime 70/100, Silver Iris 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver Iris and Cuir Sublime smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Pink Pepper, Iris and Violet Leaf.

Is Silver Iris or Cuir Sublime better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuir Sublime is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir Sublime is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver Iris and Cuir Sublime?

Silver Iris has top notes of Black Currant, Tangerine and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Violet Leaf and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Patchouli and White Amber. Cuir Sublime has top notes of Coriander, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Iris, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Cedar, Amber and Benzoin.