Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum vs Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories.
Bois des Iles Eau de ParfumChoose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuir de Russie Eau de ParfumChoose it for a leather and smoky character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum5/8
Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum0/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bois des Iles Eau de ParfumChanelCuir de Russie Eau de ParfumChanelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 697 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
4.11/ 5 · 911 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerBois des Iles Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
34%Like
8%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
697 votes
48%Love
29%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
911 votes
Category winnerBois des Iles Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
yellow floral91%
amber83%
vanilla74%
powdery65%
sweet56%
leather100%
smoky92%
white floral84%
yellow floral77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, yellow floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
SandalwoodYlang-Ylang
Base6-8+ hrs
ResinsWoody NotesVanillaTonka Bean
Top15-30 mins
Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangJasmineTobaccoRose
Base6-8+ hrs
LeatherBirchResins
Category winnerBois des Iles Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
Day100
Night66
Spring64
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night91
Category winnerBois des Iles Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,137
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,248
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBois des Iles Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChanel Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum delivers a plush, comforting interpretation of classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a brisk burst of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into its true character. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus gives way to lush ylang-ylang petals draped over smooth, milky s…
Reviews →Chanel Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum delivers a bold contrast between crisp citrus and dark, smoky leather. The first spray hits hard. A bright flash of bergamot and mandarin quickly yields to authentic Russian leather soaked in birch tar. Sweet pipe tobacco and warm resins slowly cushion the smoky bite. It never turns…
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, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum?
Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories. Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum is rated 4.28/5 from 697 votes; Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum is rated 4.11/5 from 911 votes. Choose Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum for a leather and smoky character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum?
They last about the same: Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum 66/100, Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum?
Projection is very close: Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum 55/100, Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum 55/100 for sillage.
Do Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum and Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, yellow floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Resins.
Is Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum or Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum and Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum?
Bois des Iles Eau de Parfum has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Resins, Woody Notes, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Tobacco and Rose, a base of Leather, Birch and Resins.
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