Fragrances inspired by Cuir Noir Eau de Parfum

The original Cuir Noir Giorgio Armani
Inspired by Dark Hides Perfume Parlour
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Nutmeg, Coriander, Benzoin

The main difference

Adds amber and guaiac wood

What they share

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Amber, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds benzoin and coriander, drops allspice and cedar

What they share

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood

The main difference

Adds bergamot and cedar, drops amber and coriander

What they share

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Nutmeg, Vanilla, Leather

The main difference

Without amber and coriander

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Amber, Sandalwood, Oud

The main difference

Adds benzoin and coriander, drops floral notes and incense

What they share

Shares 4 of its 17 notes, including Coriander, Amber, Oud

The main difference

Adds blackberry and cedar, drops benzoin and leather

What they share

Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla, Leather, Guaiac Wood

The main difference

Adds ambergris and pepper, drops amber and coriander

What they share

Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Amber, Oud, Guaiac Wood

The main difference

Adds cinnamon and clove, drops coriander and leather

Scent profile

Cuir Noir EDP the original Dark Hides EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Giorgio Armani. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.