Fragrances inspired by Les Absolus d'Orient Cuir Intense Eau de Parfum
The original
Les Absolus d'Orient Cuir Intense
Guerlain
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Les Absolus d'Orient Cuir Intense
- Signatures No I
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Maison Alhambra's Signatures No I offers a budget-friendly take on Guerlain's Cuir Intense.
What they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Signatures No I when
You're seeking a budget-friendly alternative.
Our verdict
Cuir Intense emphasizes a realistic, potent leather, while Emir Cosmopolitan Dubai explodes with unapologetic spices.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Musk
The main difference
Adds cinnamon and cypriol oil or nagarmotha, drops cedar and leather
Choose Emir Cosmopolitan Dubai when
You love bold, spicy oriental fragrances.
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Sandalwood, Leather
The main difference
Without musk and ylang-ylang
What they share
Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds orange and oud
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Leather, Osmanthus, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds ginger and guaiac wood, drops cedar and musk
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Leather, Osmanthus
The main difference
Adds floral notes and fruity notes, drops cedar and musk
What they share
Shares 4 of its 16 notes, including Musk, Sandalwood, Leather
The main difference
Adds amber and black cherry, drops cedar and osmanthus
What they share
Shares 1 of its 11 notes, including Leather
The main difference
Adds amber and animalic, drops cedar and musk
Scent profile
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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