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Giorgio Armani Cuir Noir vs Montale Oud Edition
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
———Accords
Oud
100%
Smoky
92%
Leather
89%
Amber
80%
Woody
76%
Rose
72%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Oud Edition by Montale is a fragrance for women and men. The fragrance features Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Incense, Rose, Sandalwood and Musk.
Rating
4.29vs4.19
Ratings
1,127vs364
Concentration
EDPvs
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 4.19 from 364.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Cuir Noir and "long lasting" for Oud Edition.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Cuir Noir versus "strong" for Oud Edition.
- 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 Oud Edition if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.