Hero
Boadicea the VictoriousEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Hero vs. Cuirs
Is Hero better than Cuirs?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
OudPatchouliSaffronTonka BeanSandalwoodLabdanum
woodywarm spicyaromaticoudamber
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Hero and Cuirs?
| Hero | Cuirs | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Sonia Constant |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Hero and Cuirs smell?
Hero
Woody
Warm Spicy
Tobacco
Sweet
Nutty
Coffee
Aromatic
Patchouli
Cuirs
Woody
Leather
Oud
Warm Spicy
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hero and Cuirs share?
Top
HazelnutCoffeeSaffronRhubarbYlang-Ylang
SaffronCumin
Heart
TobaccoPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwood
SandalwoodCedarwoodPatchouliViolet
Base
Guaiac WoodOudFir ResinSiam BenzoinLabdanum
OudAmberLabdanumIndian cypriolLeatherTonka BeanMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Guaiac WoodOudFir ResinSandalwood
SandalwoodOudCedarwood
Resinous Notes
Siam BenzoinLabdanum
Labdanum
Spicy Notes
Saffron
SaffronCumin
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Floral Notes
Ylang-Ylang
Violet
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Where they fit
When and where do Hero and Cuirs work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Hero or Cuirs?
| Hero | Cuirs | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Hero and Cuirs?
A smoky oud that doesn't whisper. The tobacco-oud pairing is bold enough to polarize. It's not a fragrance you ease into, you commit or you don't. The combination creates something that announces.Hero
Leather-forward fragrances aren't for the cautious, but Cuirs earns its boldness. The saffron and oud don't compete, they hold the leather between them like a conversation that gets more interesting.Cuirs
The hunt
Where to buy Hero and Cuirs
| Hero | Cuirs | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $167.28ecosmetics |
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