Cuir (2023)
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Cuir (2023) vs. Portrayal Man
Is Cuir (2023) better than Portrayal Man?
Cuir (2023) peaks in winter, while Portrayal Man belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Violet Leaf
ozonicaquatic
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 Cuir (2023) and Portrayal Man?
| Cuir (2023) | Portrayal Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Fabrice Pellegrin | Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Winter | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Cuir (2023) and Portrayal Man smell?
Cuir (2023)
Leather
Ozonic
Animalic
Aquatic
Smoky
Portrayal Man
Aromatic
Woody
Ozonic
Aquatic
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cuir (2023) and Portrayal Man share?
Top
Violet LeafCardamomMandarin Orange
Violet Leaf
Heart
SuedeOud AssafiClove
Java Vetiver
Base
Bourbon VanillaCedarwoodPatchouliSandalwood
Cade Oil
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
CedarwoodSandalwood
Java Vetiver
Green Notes
Violet Leaf
Violet Leaf
Where they fit
When and where do Cuir (2023) and Portrayal Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cuir (2023) or Portrayal Man?
| Cuir (2023) | Portrayal Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cuir (2023) and Portrayal Man?
This fragrance splits the room. Not everyone gets the animalic edge, the smoky bite, the way it leans into leather instead of polished leather. For those who do, it is a statement.Cuir (2023)
This isn't the Amouage you'd expect. No towering oud, no spice-market richness. This is a cool, mineralic composition that prioritizes artistic vision over pure luxury.Portrayal Man
The hunt
Where to buy Cuir (2023) and Portrayal Man
| Cuir (2023) | Portrayal Man | |
|---|---|---|
| 100ml | — | $349.29fragrancenet |
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