Cuir Ylang
Elie Saab2016
Side by side
Cuir Ylang vs. Dior Homme Intense
Dior Homme Intense rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Cuir Ylang | Dior Homme Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2016 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | François Demachy |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Cuir Ylang
Leather
Smoky
Yellow Floral
Woody
Animalic
Amber
Sweet
Dior Homme Intense
Iris
Woody
Powdery
Aromatic
Earthy
Lavender
Violet
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
Florentine Iris Absolute
Heart
Frankincense
Ecuadorian Ambrette Seed
Base
LeatherYlang-YlangBirch
Virginia Cedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Cuir Ylang | Dior Homme Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Leather and ylang-ylang is an unusual pairing that shouldn't work but does. Kurkdjian doesn't soften either material, he lets them amplify each other.Cuir Ylang
Dior Homme Intense is the thinking person's iris cologne. It does not shout. The ambrette seed heart gives it a quiet warmth that feels almost animal without being aggressive, and the cedarwood.Dior Homme Intense
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Cuir Ylang | Dior Homme Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $118.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $164.49fragrancenet |
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