Fragrance comparison

Candor vs No. 99 Cuir de Russie

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

Candor

Chapel Factory

3.8312 votes

Rank #59,576 AmberSmoky

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57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

No. 99 Cuir de Russie

Mad et Len

3.8817 votes

Rank #52,700 LeatherSmoky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 99 Cuir de Russie takes 4 of 5 categories.

Candor
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 99 Cuir de Russie
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Candor1/5

No. 99 Cuir de Russie4/5

Ratings & consensus: No. 99 Cuir de Russie
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 99 Cuir de Russie
Sillage & projection: No. 99 Cuir de Russie
Value for money: Candor
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 99 Cuir de Russie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CandorChapel Factory

No. 99 Cuir de RussieMad et Len

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 14%Had 17%Want 69%

Category winnerNo. 99 Cuir de RussieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

25%Like

33%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

35%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo. 99 Cuir de Russie

SillageNo. 99 Cuir de Russie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value33

Category winnerCandorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

leather100%

smoky92%

amber84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

animalic61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both amber, smoky and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NeroliBitter Almond

Heart3-4 hrs

IncenseOrange BlossomRoseJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

CedarMusk

Top

BirchIncenseBitter Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomNeroliGreen NotesJasmine

Base

Russian LeatherResinsMusk

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Incense, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Candor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter33

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,576

PerfumerAnais Biguine

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 99 Cuir de RussieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Candor by Chapel Factory offers an intriguing contrast between crisp Mediterranean citrus and shadowy Gothic resins. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bright neroli paired with the nutty, slightly medicinal crunch of bitter almond. Within minutes, the composition warms on the skin into a core of orange blossom…

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Mad et Len No. 99 Cuir de Russie hits the nostrils with raw birch tar, cold incense smoke, and a quick punch of bitter orange peel. Unlike polite designer leather scents, this 2007 unisex formulation leans heavily into dark, resinous birch bark and smoky incense. As the sharp opening settles, crisp neroli and green no…

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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, Candor or No. 99 Cuir de Russie?

No. 99 Cuir de Russie takes 4 of 5 categories. Candor is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; No. 99 Cuir de Russie is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes. Choose Candor for a amber and smoky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. 99 Cuir de Russie for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Candor or No. 99 Cuir de Russie?

No. 99 Cuir de Russie lasts longest (No. 99 Cuir de Russie 80/100, Candor 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candor or No. 99 Cuir de Russie?

No. 99 Cuir de Russie projects furthest (No. 99 Cuir de Russie 74/100, Candor 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candor and No. 99 Cuir de Russie smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Incense, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Candor or No. 99 Cuir de Russie better for summer or winter?

Candor suits daytime wear; No. 99 Cuir de Russie suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candor and No. 99 Cuir de Russie?

Candor has top notes of Neroli and Bitter Almond, heart notes of Incense, Orange Blossom, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cedar and Musk. No. 99 Cuir de Russie has top notes of Birch, Incense and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli, Green Notes and Jasmine, a base of Russian Leather, Resins and Musk.