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Cuir Béluga Eau de Parfum bottle Cuir Béluga EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
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2005 Year 2025
££££ Price Tier ££
Obsidian Extrait bottle Obsidian Extrait

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cuir Béluga EDP
Cuir Béluga is a smooth, sophisticated vanilla suede that's garnered a devoted following. While some find its aldehydes a touch vintage or even "play-doh" like, the majority praise its elegant comfort. It's not a loud scent, but its quiet luxury is utterly captivating.
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Our Verdict - Obsidian Extrait
A divisive scent that aims for a fresh twist on a boozy classic. Expect a blast of fizzy citrus up front, mellowing into a sweet, amber base. It’s a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with some hailing it as a versatile gem and others dismissing it as synthetic and uninspired.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cuir Béluga EDP
Obsidian Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 46% vs 34%
Only in Cuir Béluga
Tangerine 53%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 29% vs 32%
Amber 20% vs 34%
Only in Cuir Béluga
Suede 25% Heliotrope 24%
Only in Obsidian
Tonka Bean 33%

Accords

Cuir Béluga Obsidian
100%
Vanilla
74%
51%
Amber
100%
Citrus
94%
82%
Powdery
44%
Aldehydic
67%
58%
Leather
Aromatic
58%
57%
Sweet
52%
Fresh
52%
48%
Herbal
48%
Musky
45%
Almond
Balsamic
45%
Vanilla shared
100%
74%
Amber shared
51%
100%
94%
Powdery shared
82%
44%
67%
58%
58%
Sweet shared
57%
52%
52%
48%
48%
45%
45%

Performance

Cuir Béluga Obsidian
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Cuir Béluga

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate sillage makes it suitable for office wear without being intrusive, while its luxurious and sensual character makes it perfect for date nights and formal events. It's a comforting yet elegant choice for casual wear in cooler weather, but definitively not for sport due to its rich, vanilla-suede profile.

Obsidian

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and fresh, yet subtly sweet profile make it versatile for daily wear, including casual outings and dates. While some found it office-friendly due to its non-nuclear sillage, the sweetness might be divisive in formal settings. The blend of citrus and warm notes allows for year-round wearability beyond just summer.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
64%
Key Similarities

Both lean vanilla, powdery, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cuir Béluga EDP
Obsidian Extrait
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