1776 vs Elsha Russian Leather
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1776 takes 4 of 6 categories.
1776Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elsha Russian LeatherChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
17764/6
Elsha Russian Leather2/6
- Ratings & consensus
- 1776
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1776
- Sillage & projection
- 1776
- Value for money
- Elsha Russian Leather
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Elsha Russian Leather
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1776
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1776ElshaElsha Russian LeatherElshaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.55/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%
4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%
Category winner1776Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate66%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
60%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1776
Sillage1776
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerElsha Russian LeatherBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather86%
yellow floral72%
smoky58%
aromatic44%
sweet30%
woody100%
aromatic88%
warm spicy77%
citrus65%
lavender53%
leather42%
Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
BirchCinnamon
Heart1 to 2 hours
Ylang-YlangLavender
Base3 to 5 hours
AmyrisCedarwoodGuaiac WoodSandalwood
Top30 to 45 minutes
CitrusSpices
Heart1 to 2 hours
LavenderYlang-Ylang
Base4 to 6 hours
Russian LeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCedarwoodAmyris
Category winnerElsha Russian LeatherLongest dry-down: 4 to 6 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer43
Fall100
Winter100
Day91
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,147
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#24,144
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winner1776Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1776 by Elsha is a warm, vintage-styled oriental spicy fragrance built around rich woody and smoky leather accords. The opening introduces a dry birch wood note paired with a dash of sharp cinnamon, creating an immediate rustic impression. As the initial bite settles, soft lavender and a creamy touch of ylang-ylang ro…
Reviews →Elsha Russian Leather is an oriental woody cologne built around deep resins, dry woods, and brisk aromatics. The scent opens with a sharp flash of citrus and drying spices, giving the initial spray an energetic, classic barbershop kick. As it settles, soothing lavender and yellow floral ylang-ylang round out the heart…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1776 or Elsha Russian Leather?
1776 takes 4 of 6 categories. 1776 is rated 4.55/5 from 38 votes; Elsha Russian Leather is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose 1776 for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Elsha Russian Leather for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1776 or Elsha Russian Leather?
1776 lasts longest (1776 69/100, Elsha Russian Leather 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1776 or Elsha Russian Leather?
Projection is very close: 1776 64/100, Elsha Russian Leather 63/100 for sillage.
Do 1776 and Elsha Russian Leather smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and leather accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Lavender, Amyris and Cedarwood.
Is 1776 or Elsha Russian Leather better for summer or winter?
1776 suits evening wear; Elsha Russian Leather suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1776 and Elsha Russian Leather?
1776 has top notes of Birch and Cinnamon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Lavender, a base of Amyris, Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. Elsha Russian Leather has top notes of Citrus and Spices, heart notes of Lavender and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Russian Leather, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.
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