# Balmain Cuir Élysées Dupes and Similar Scents

Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Balmain Cuir Élysées: Parfüm Evi Pierre Balmain - Cuir Élysées. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Valentino Donna Noir Absolu (81% note/accord overlap), Byredo Bullion (Eau de Parfum) (76%), Strenesse Oud (74%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/balmain-cuir-elysees

## Coded dupes

- [Parfüm Evi Pierre Balmain - Cuir Élysées](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/parfum-evi-pierre-balmain-cuir-elysees) — Stated by the maker; Source: [parfumevi.com.tr](https://www.parfumevi.com.tr/cuir-%C3%89lys%C3%A9es) (2026-11-03)

## Similar original perfumes

Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).

- [Valentino Donna Noir Absolu](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/valentino-valentino-donna-noir-absolu) — 81% overlap; Shared notes: Sandalwood
- [Byredo Bullion (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/byredo-bullion-eau-de-parfum) — 76% overlap; Shared notes: Leather, Pink pepper, Sandalwood
- [Strenesse Oud](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/strenesse-oud) — 74% overlap; Shared notes: Raspberry, Sandalwood
- [Daniel Josier Green Leather](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/daniel-josier-green-leather) — 74% overlap; Shared notes: Leather, Raspberry
- [Loewe Aura (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/loewe-aura-eau-de-parfum) — 74% overlap; Shared notes: Leather, Pink pepper, Raspberry, Sandalwood
- [Bottega Veneta Eau de Velours](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/bottega-veneta-bottega-veneta-eau-de-velours) — 73% overlap; Shared notes: Leather, Pink pepper
- [Ex Nihilo Love Shot](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/ex-nihilo-love-shot) — 73% overlap; Shared notes: Leather, Pink pepper, Raspberry
- [Argos Bacio Immortale (2019) (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/argos-bacio-immortale-2019-eau-de-parfum) — 72% overlap; Shared notes: Leather, Pink pepper, Raspberry
- [Argos Adonis Awakens](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/argos-adonis-awakens) — 71% overlap; Shared notes: Pink pepper, Raspberry
- [Bottega Veneta Eau Sensuelle](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/bottega-veneta-bottega-veneta-eau-sensuelle) — 71% overlap; Shared notes: Leather, Pink pepper
- [Guerlain Pêche Mirage](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-peche-mirage) — 71% overlap; Shared notes: Leather, Sandalwood
- [Byredo Black Saffron (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/byredo-black-saffron-eau-de-parfum) — 71% overlap; Shared notes: Leather, Raspberry

## Comparison

| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balmain Cuir Élysées | Original | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| Valentino Donna Noir Absolu | Similar original | 81% | Sandalwood | 8.5/10 (50+ votes) | 8.0/10 (50+ votes) |
| Byredo Bullion (Eau de Parfum) | Similar original | 76% | Leather, Pink pepper, Sandalwood | 7.5/10 (50+ votes) | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) |
| Strenesse Oud | Similar original | 74% | Raspberry, Sandalwood | 6.5/10 (10+ votes) | 6.5/10 (10+ votes) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a dupe of Balmain Cuir Élysées?

Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Balmain Cuir Élysées: Parfüm Evi Pierre Balmain - Cuir Élysées: stated by the maker.

### Which perfume smells closest to Balmain Cuir Élysées?

By note and accord overlap the closest original is Valentino Donna Noir Absolu (81%). Shared notes: Sandalwood. Other close alternatives: Byredo Bullion (Eau de Parfum) (76%), Strenesse Oud (74%).

## How this page is made

Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.

The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).