Fragrance comparison

Bergamot Neroli Cologne vs Cuìr de Russie

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 21 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Bergamot Neroli Cologne

The Art Of Shaving

4.3312 votes

Rank #33,712 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Cuìr de Russie

The Dua Brand

4.754 votes

Rank #36,350 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuìr de Russie
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bergamot Neroli Cologne2/4

Cuìr de Russie2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuìr de Russie
Sillage & projection: Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Value for money: Cuìr de Russie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bergamot Neroli Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bergamot Neroli CologneThe Art Of Shaving

Cuìr de RussieThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 60%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityCuìr de Russie

SillageBergamot Neroli Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCuìr de RussieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

white floral65%

green56%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

leather30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

BergamotNeroliGuaiac WoodClary SageCypressCedarJasmine SambacCardamomMandarin OrangeGeraniumMateOrris Root

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Pine Tree NeedlesRussian LeatherTonka BeanLavenderCypressMintDark PatchouliGuaiac WoodClary SageCorianderRosemaryNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Clary Sage and Cypress. Durations are only published for Cuìr de Russie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter17

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBergamot Neroli CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A citrus aromatic built around bergamot and neroli, this opens bright, green, and slightly herbal before settling into a cleaner woody barbershop style base. The overall feel is polished and groomed rather than playful. It may suit someone who wants a fresh, masculine cologne with a classic shaving-room edge, especial…

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The cold air hits first. Cuìr de Russie opens with an icy slap of peppermint, crushed basil, and sharp Siberian pine needles. It feels like stepping barefoot onto frozen pine bark. Within twenty minutes, that brisk mountain chill softens into a classic barbershop heart of lavender, fern, and dry cedar leaf. Rich Russi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bergamot Neroli Cologne or Cuìr de Russie?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bergamot Neroli Cologne is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; Cuìr de Russie is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Bergamot Neroli Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cuìr de Russie for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bergamot Neroli Cologne or Cuìr de Russie?

Cuìr de Russie lasts longest (Cuìr de Russie 67/100, Bergamot Neroli Cologne 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bergamot Neroli Cologne or Cuìr de Russie?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne projects furthest (Bergamot Neroli Cologne 78/100, Cuìr de Russie 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bergamot Neroli Cologne and Cuìr de Russie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Clary Sage and Cypress.

Is Bergamot Neroli Cologne or Cuìr de Russie better for summer or winter?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne suits daytime wear; Cuìr de Russie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bergamot Neroli Cologne and Cuìr de Russie?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne features Bergamot, Neroli, Guaiac Wood, Clary Sage and Cypress. Cuìr de Russie features Pine Tree Needles, Russian Leather, Tonka Bean, Lavender and Cypress.