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Cuir Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Cuir Noir EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender U
2011 Year 2008
££££ Price Tier £££££
Poivre 23 London Eau de Toilette bottle Poivre 23 London EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cuir Noir EDP
A smooth, classy leather-vanilla blend that's almost universally loved for its refined scent, but bitterly divisive when it comes to performance. If you want subtle elegance, you'll adore it; if you want a powerhouse, you'll be seriously disappointed by its fleeting nature.
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Our Verdict - Poivre 23 London EDT
A truly unique pepper-forward amber, Poivre 23 is divisive but often adored. It's smoky, spicy, and sweet - a sophisticated take on warmth that some find intoxicatingly mysterious, while others simply smell body odour or bubblegum.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cuir Noir EDP
Poivre 23 London EDT

Notes

Accords

Cuir Noir Poivre 23 London
100%
Woody
83%
84%
Amber
100%
95%
Vanilla
58%
84%
Leather
78%
Oud
72%
Powdery
47%
60%
Fresh Spicy
71%
68%
Warm Spicy
68%
66%
Animalic
Balsamic
63%
62%
Rose
Smoky
52%
Woody shared
100%
83%
Amber shared
84%
100%
Vanilla shared
95%
58%
84%
Oud
78%
Powdery shared
72%
47%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
71%
Warm Spicy shared
68%
68%
66%
63%
62%
52%

Performance

Cuir Noir Poivre 23 London
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Cuir Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The sophisticated leather, vanilla, and oud blend makes it excellent for date nights and formal events, lending an air of refinement. Its subdued projection, while a point of contention for some, actually makes it suitable for office wear where discretion is key, and it works well for classy casual winter outings. It's far too elegant and not suited for sport.

Poivre 23 London

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong projection and dark, warm accords, Poivre 23 is too intense for office wear, but perfectly suited for evening events. Its unique character makes it ideal for a memorable date or a sophisticated formal occasion.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, vanilla, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cuir Noir EDP
Poivre 23 London EDT
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