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Cuir Infrarouge Extrait bottle Cuir Infrarouge Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2024 Year 2024
££££ Price Tier £
Carnal Desire Eau de Parfum bottle Carnal Desire EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cuir Infrarouge Extrait
This raspberry leather-oud hybrid is a properly divisive beast. Some find it a sophisticated, juicy leather dream, others a harsh, synthetic nightmare. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but those who love it are absolutely obsessed.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Carnal Desire EDP
This one's a divisive beast. Some reckon it's a luscious raspberry-leather dream, niche-level quality at a bargain. Others find it an overpowering, headache-inducing oud and leather nightmare with no sweetness and synthetic vibes. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cuir Infrarouge Extrait
Carnal Desire EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Raspberry 41% vs 47%
Cinnamon 30% vs 27%
Bergamot 27% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Orris 36% vs 31%
Only in Cuir Infrarouge
Cedar 32% Osmanthus 31%
Only in Carnal Desire
Cotton Candy 40% Rose 29%
Shared Notes
Leather 33% vs 28%
Oud 26% vs 27%
Vanilla 22% vs 14%
Patchouli 16% vs 14%
Only in Carnal Desire
Cedar 16%

Accords

Cuir Infrarouge Carnal Desire
100%
Leather
86%
100%
Fruity
79%
76%
Sweet
100%
78%
Oud
82%
65%
Animalic
58%
65%
Woody
61%
63%
Vanilla
62%
Powdery
57%
62%
Cinnamon
Rose
55%
Iris
50%
Caramel
50%
Leather shared
100%
86%
Fruity shared
100%
79%
Sweet shared
76%
100%
Oud shared
78%
82%
Animalic shared
65%
58%
Woody shared
65%
61%
63%
Powdery shared
62%
57%
62%
55%
50%
50%

Performance

Cuir Infrarouge Carnal Desire
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Cuir Infrarouge

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its 'beast mode' performance and strong, distinctive scent profile, this is definitely not an office-friendly fragrance. It shines brightest on dates or formal evening events where its bold and sensual character can truly stand out, though some find it a bit much even for a casual night out.

Carnal Desire

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Carnal Desire is a powerhouse, frequently described as 'beast mode' with extreme longevity, making it unsuitable for the office. Its deeply sensual, bold sweet-leather profile is perfect for date nights and formal events, while its strong projection limits casual wear to specific situations and cold weather.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean leather, fruity, oud

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cuir Infrarouge Extrait
Carnal Desire EDP
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