Cuir (2023)
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Cuir (2023) vs. Purple Suede
Is Cuir (2023) better than Purple Suede?
Cuir (2023) peaks in winter, while Purple Suede belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
Patchouli
leatheranimalic
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 Purple Suede?
| Cuir (2023) | Purple Suede | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Fabrice Pellegrin | Ilias Ermenidis |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Cuir (2023) and Purple Suede smell?
Cuir (2023)
Leather
Ozonic
Animalic
Aquatic
Smoky
Purple Suede
Leather
Animalic
Lavender
Amber
Musky
Woody
Aromatic
Oud
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cuir (2023) and Purple Suede share?
Top
Violet LeafCardamomMandarin Orange
LeatherLavenderPink Pepper
Heart
SuedeOud AssafiClove
LeatherwoodHyssopCoriander
Base
Bourbon VanillaCedarwoodPatchouliSandalwood
OudCashmeranAmberPatchouliCivetOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CardamomClove
CorianderPink Pepper
Woody Notes
CedarwoodSandalwood
LeatherwoodOud
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Cuir (2023) and Purple Suede work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cuir (2023) or Purple Suede?
| Cuir (2023) | Purple Suede | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Purple Suede?
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)
Leather fragrances split people. Some want the room to know before they do. Others want the presence without the announcement. Purple Suede picks a side.Purple Suede
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