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    Side by side

    Cuir Solaire vs. The Library Collection Opus I

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cuir Solaire vs. The Library Collection Opus I
    Cuir SolaireThe Library Collection Opus I
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20152010
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Daniel Maurel
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cuir Solaire

    Citrus
    Vanilla
    White Floral
    Powdery
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Marine

    The Library Collection Opus I

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Yellow Floral
    Amber
    Tuberose

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Aquatic NotesBergamotPetitgrain
    CardamomBitter OrangePlum
    Heart
    Orange BlossomCloveJasmine
    TuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangRoseLily of the Valley
    Base
    LeatherHeliotropeVanillaAmberPatchouli
    SandalwoodCedarwoodIncenseVetiverPapyrusGuaiac WoodTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cuir Solaire vs. The Library Collection Opus I
    Cuir SolaireThe Library Collection Opus I
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Most leather fragrances want to announce themselves. This one wants to be found. The marine-citrus opening is disarming, almost too bright, then the leather and vanilla settle in like a secret.Cuir Solaire
    A bold white floral in a woody frame. That's the bet. Tuberose doesn't wait politely, it arrives and stays. Cardamom opens the door, then plum keeps it open. Warm woods carry the rest.The Library Collection Opus I