Fragrances inspired by Cuir 28 Eau de Parfum

The original Cuir 28 Le Labo

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ScentArt fingerprint for Cuir 28
ScentArt fingerprint for Desert Hide
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Leather, Musk

The main difference

Adds amber and cedar, drops vetiver and woody notes

What they share

Shares 1 of its 4 notes, including Leather

The main difference

Adds resins and spicy notes, drops amber and cedar

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Leather, Pepper

The main difference

Adds woody notes, drops amber and cedar

What they share

Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Leather, Labdanum, Amber

The main difference

Adds cedar and musk, drops allspice and bergamot

What they share

Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Pepper, Leather, Labdanum

The main difference

Adds amber and cedar, drops oud

What they share

Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Leather, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds amber, drops balsam and cade

What they share

Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Leather

The main difference

Adds amber and cedar, drops allspice and cinnamon

What they share

Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Leather, Musk

The main difference

Adds amber and cedar, drops cardamom and costus

Scent profile

Cuir 28 EDP the original Desert Hide 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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