Cuir Fauve
Keiko MecheriEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Cuir Fauve vs. Masculin Pluriel
Is Cuir Fauve better than Masculin Pluriel?
Masculin Pluriel wears longer on skin, while Cuir Fauve projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
PatchouliWoody Notes
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The essentials
What's different between Cuir Fauve and Masculin Pluriel?
| Cuir Fauve | Masculin Pluriel | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Francis Kurkdjian |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Cuir Fauve and Masculin Pluriel smell?
Cuir Fauve
Woody
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Vanilla
Amber
Earthy
Soft Spicy
Metallic
Masculin Pluriel
Woody
Aromatic
Lavender
Earthy
Patchouli
Leather
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cuir Fauve and Masculin Pluriel share?
Top
SaffronCitrusesPink Pepper
Grapefruit
Heart
PatchouliViolet Leaf
LavenderVetiverLeather
Base
AmberWoody NotesBourbon Vanilla
Woody NotesCedarwoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
Woody NotesCedarwood
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Violet Leaf
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Cuir Fauve and Masculin Pluriel work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cuir Fauve or Masculin Pluriel?
| Cuir Fauve | Masculin Pluriel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Cuir Fauve and Masculin Pluriel?
This is leather that refuses to be predictable. The saffron opening reads metallic, almost clinical, before the warm amber, vanilla, and patchouli arrive and change everything.Cuir Fauve
Most masculine fragrances shout. This one leans in. A composed scent that doesn't compete for attention, offering presence without declaration. Opens with grapefruit and settles into clean lavender.Masculin Pluriel
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