Fragrance comparison

Cuìr de Russie vs Bergamot Neroli Cologne

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Cuìr de Russie

The Dua Brand

4.754 votes

Rank #36,350 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Bergamot Neroli Cologne

The Art Of Shaving

4.3312 votes

Rank #33,712 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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 Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cuìr de Russie2/4

Bergamot Neroli Cologne2/4

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

Cuìr de RussieThe Dua Brand

Bergamot Neroli CologneThe Art Of Shaving

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

67%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityCuìr de Russie

SillageBergamot Neroli Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCuìr de RussieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

leather30%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

white floral65%

green56%

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

Pine Tree NeedlesRussian LeatherTonka BeanLavenderCypressMintDark PatchouliGuaiac WoodClary SageCorianderRosemaryNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

BergamotNeroliGuaiac WoodClary SageCypressCedarJasmine SambacCardamomMandarin OrangeGeraniumMateOrris Root

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypress, Guaiac Wood and Clary Sage. 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter17

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBergamot Neroli CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Cuìr de Russie or Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

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

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

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

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

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

Do Cuìr de Russie and Bergamot Neroli Cologne smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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