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Giorgio Armani Cuir Noir vs Montale Fantastic Oud
Cuir Noir is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
———Accords
Woody
100%
Vanilla
95%
Leather
84%
Amber
84%
Oud
78%
Powdery
72%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Cuir Noir by Giorgio Armani is a Leather fragrance for women and men. Cuir Noir was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Lorson. The fragrance features Leather, Vanille, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Benzoin, Rose, Guaiac Wood, Nutmeg, Ambergris and Coriander. Cuir Noir was inspired by the art of Arabian tanners. "Leather is an art. From Cordoba, Spain to the borders of the Atlas Mountains. With a wine patina, it takes the name of “cordovan”. Tattooed with gold, it is called “maroquin”." The perfume composition consists of Australian Sandalwood, Rose essence, Coriander, Nutmeg (in the top); Leather, Smoky Guaiac and Oud (in the heart); Tahitian Vanilla absolute and Benzoin balm (in the base). The fragrance is available in the 100ml bottle size.
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Notes
Top
Agarwood (Oud)
Heart
TobaccoRosePatchouliIncenseStyrax
Base
LeatherAmbergrisSandalwood
Accords
Amber
100%
Oud
77%
Woody
77%
Balsamic
69%
Tobacco
65%
Leather
65%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Fantastic Oud by Montale is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Fantastic Oud was launched in 2018. Top note is Agarwood (Oud); middle notes are Tobacco, Rose, Patchouli, Incense and Styrax; base notes are Leather, Ambergris and Sandalwood.
Notes in Common
0% sharedShared (0)
No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Cuir Noir
Only in Fantastic Oud
Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoRosePatchouliIncenseStyraxLeatherAmbergrisSandalwood
Rating
4.29vs3.87
Ratings
1,127vs437
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
2011vs2018
Which should I buy?
Cuir Noir is the community's favourite of the two.
- Cuir Noir is rated higher by the community: 4.29 from 1,127 ratings, against 3.87 from 437.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Cuir Noir and "long lasting" for Fantastic Oud.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Cuir Noir versus "strong" for Fantastic Oud.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Cuir Noir if you want the higher-rated option; pick Fantastic Oud if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.