The Path vs Cuir Rustique
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Path takes 4 of 5 categories.
The PathChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Cuir RustiqueChoose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Path4/5
Cuir Rustique1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Path
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Path
- Sillage & projection
- The Path
- Value for money
- Cuir Rustique
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Path
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The PathTRNPCuir RustiquePaul EmilienWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%
4.00/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%
Category winnerThe PathRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
25%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
21%Love
64%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
28 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Path
SillageThe Path
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCuir RustiqueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic86%
amber72%
oud58%
balsamic44%
fresh spicy30%
citrus100%
leather92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
animalic69%
aromatic61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black SpruceFirElemi resin
Heart
StyraxLabdanumTexas Cedar
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Haitian VetiverSandalwood
Top
Bitter OrangeSicilian LemonPetitgrain ParaguayIndian SaffronRed Thyme
Heart
IrisCeylon CinnamonGuaiac WoodClovesMagnolia
Base
LeatherHaitian VetiverLabdanumTexas CedarStyrax
InformationalShared notesStyrax, Labdanum, Texas Cedar and Haitian Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer29
Fall71
Winter86
Day75
Night100
Spring100
Summer40
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night38
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,119
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#42,328
PerfumerPatrick Bodifee
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe PathHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Path by TRNP opens with a sharp burst of black spruce, resinous fir needle, and bright elemi resin. The top notes feel damp and pine-heavy, reminiscent of walking through a shaded coniferous forest after heavy rainfall. As the initial greenery settles, dark styrax and smoky labdanum merge with Texas cedar, giving …
Reviews →Paul Emilien Cuir Rustique launches with an immediate burst of tart bitter orange and green petitgrain, underpinned by a dry thread of red thyme. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward a spicier heart where iris and guaiac wood meet cloves and cinnamon. The base settles into a rugged combination of dark …
Reviews →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, The Path or Cuir Rustique?
The Path takes 4 of 5 categories. The Path is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Cuir Rustique is rated 4.00/5 from 28 votes. Choose The Path for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Cuir Rustique for a citrus and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, The Path or Cuir Rustique?
The Path lasts longest (The Path 80/100, Cuir Rustique 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Path or Cuir Rustique?
The Path projects furthest (The Path 65/100, Cuir Rustique 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Path and Cuir Rustique smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Styrax, Labdanum, Texas Cedar and Haitian Vetiver.
Is The Path or Cuir Rustique better for summer or winter?
The Path suits evening wear; Cuir Rustique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Path and Cuir Rustique?
The Path has top notes of Black Spruce, Fir and Elemi resin, heart notes of Styrax, Labdanum and Texas Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Haitian Vetiver and Sandalwood. Cuir Rustique has top notes of Bitter Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Petitgrain Paraguay and Indian Saffron, heart notes of Iris, Ceylon Cinnamon, Guaiac Wood and Cloves, a base of Leather, Haitian Vetiver, Labdanum and Texas Cedar.
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