ARC vs Cuir de Russie
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cuir de Russie takes 5 of 8 categories.
ARCChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuir de RussieChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
ARC3/8
Cuir de Russie5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Cuir de Russie
- Community sentiment
- Cuir de Russie
- Longevity
- ARC
- Sillage & projection
- Cuir de Russie
- Value for money
- Cuir de Russie
- Versatility
- ARC
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Cuir de Russie
- Fragranxe ranking
- ARC
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ARCMalloCuir de RussieGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 32%Had 4%Want 64%
4.20/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%
Category winnerCuir de RussieRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
12%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate
121 votes
59%Love
27%Like
2%Ok
0%Dislike
12%Hate
41 votes
Category winnerCuir de RussieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityARC
SillageCuir de Russie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCuir de RussieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
lavender69%
earthy61%
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
musky77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 60 minutes
Pine TreeRosemaryBasilThyme
Heart2 to 4 hours
LavenderJasmine Sambac
Base6 to 8 hours
Siam BenzoinOakmossStyraxCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderRosemaryThyme
Heart2 to 4 hours
IrisBirchBenzoinLabdanumStyrax
Base6 to 10 hours
CivetResinsMuskOakmossVetiverAmber
Category winnerCuir de RussieLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall96
Winter84
Day100
Night78
Spring60
Summer80
Fall90
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerARCMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,687
PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan
Launched—
Reviews41
Overall rank#16,856
PerfumerAime Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerARCHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotARC by Mallo is an aromatic woody fougere that brings wild mountain air into everyday wear. It opens with a crisp snap of pine tree, crushed rosemary, basil, and savory thyme that smells like rubbing fresh garden herbs between your fingers. As it warms, smooth lavender and a subtle touch of jasmine sambac soften the s…
Reviews →Cuir de Russie by Guerlain presents a classic interpretation of Russian leather built on smoky woods, aromatic herbs, and rich animalic warmth. The fragrance begins with a sharp, herbal opening of lavender, rosemary, and thyme. This brisk, aromatic start swiftly gives way to a heart of earthy birch, powdery iris, and …
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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER
Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER
Eau de BruxellesLibertin Louison Technique IndiscreteRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Private ClubJeanne ArthesWINNER
PatchouliJouriRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
al03biehl parfumkunstwerkeWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, ARC or Cuir de Russie?
Cuir de Russie takes 5 of 8 categories. ARC is rated 4.07/5 from 121 votes; Cuir de Russie is rated 4.20/5 from 41 votes. Choose ARC for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cuir de Russie for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, ARC or Cuir de Russie?
ARC lasts longest (ARC 78/100, Cuir de Russie 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, ARC or Cuir de Russie?
Cuir de Russie projects furthest (Cuir de Russie 76/100, ARC 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do ARC and Cuir de Russie smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Thyme, Lavender and Oakmoss.
Is ARC or Cuir de Russie better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cuir de Russie is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir de Russie is the stronger pick. ARC suits daytime wear; Cuir de Russie suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in ARC and Cuir de Russie?
ARC has top notes of Pine Tree, Rosemary, Basil and Thyme, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Siam Benzoin, Oakmoss, Styrax and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Cuir de Russie has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary and Thyme, heart notes of Iris, Birch, Benzoin and Labdanum, a base of Civet, Resins, Musk and Oakmoss.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons