Fragrance comparison

Sorong 20.1 vs Cuore

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

Sorong 20.1

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.6667 votes

Rank #40,660 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Cuore

Grande

4.4520 votes

Rank #20,371 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuore takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sorong 20.1
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuore
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Sorong 20.11/5

Cuore4/5

Ratings & consensus: Cuore
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuore
Sillage & projection: Cuore
Value for money: Sorong 20.1
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cuore

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sorong 20.1Pierre Guillaume Paris

CuoreGrande

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 50%

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerCuoreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

70%Love

10%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityCuore

SillageCuore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value45

Category winnerSorong 20.1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet86%

amber72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

vanilla30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SaffronCypressGuaiac WoodIrisCitruseselemiCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGingerBenzoinLabdanumBlack CurrantTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IncenseSpicesIrisRed BerriesClementineSaffronOrange

Heart

PlumRaisinDried FruitsBlackberryBlueberryLiquorPlum BlossomSugar Cane

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaGuaiac WoodOpoponaxCastoreumLabdanumBenzoin

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Guaiac Wood, Iris and Benzoin. 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

Summer54

Fall46

Winter62

Day100

Night69

Spring82

Summer9

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

Men21

Unisex57

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,660

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,371

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCuoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pierre Guillaume Paris offers a striking woody-amber composition with Sorong 20.1. A blast of sharp saffron and dry cypress dominates the initial spray, establishing a smoky, mineral-rich presence. It settles into a warm shield of guaiac wood and cypriol oil, suited for cool autumn days when you want a quiet, protecti…

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Cuore by Grande opens with tart Clementine and dry saffron, quickly shifting into a dense heart of stewed plum, fig, and dark liquor. As the initial brightness settles, smoky incense and sticky toffee come forward. A heavy base of labdanum amber, tonka bean, and guaiac wood anchors the scent for chilly autumn evenings.

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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, Sorong 20.1 or Cuore?

Cuore takes 4 of 5 categories. Sorong 20.1 is rated 3.66/5 from 67 votes; Cuore is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes. Choose Sorong 20.1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cuore for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sorong 20.1 or Cuore?

Cuore lasts longest (Cuore 78/100, Sorong 20.1 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sorong 20.1 or Cuore?

Cuore projects furthest (Cuore 75/100, Sorong 20.1 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sorong 20.1 and Cuore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Guaiac Wood, Iris and Benzoin.

Is Sorong 20.1 or Cuore better for summer or winter?

Sorong 20.1 suits daytime wear; Cuore suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sorong 20.1 and Cuore?

Sorong 20.1 features Saffron, Cypress, Guaiac Wood, Iris and Citruses. Cuore has top notes of Incense, Spices, Iris and Red Berries, heart notes of Plum, Raisin, Dried Fruits and Blackberry, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.