Fragrance comparison

Cuìr de Russie vs His Homage Water

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cuìr de Russie

The Dua Brand

4.754 votes

Rank #36,350 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

His Homage Water

The Dua Brand

3.502 votes

Rank #56,942 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuìr de Russie takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cuìr de Russie
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
His Homage Water
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cuìr de Russie4/5

His Homage Water1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuìr de RussieThe Dua Brand

His Homage WaterThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%

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

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCuìr de Russie

SillageHis Homage Water

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%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

Scent match59%Closely related · 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

LavenderMintSandalwoodAmbergrisBergamotMuskClary SageGeraniumRosemaryNeroliCaloneCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerCuìr de RussieLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 15%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#56,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCuìr de RussieHigher 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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His Homage Water by The Dua Brand blends the oceanic bite of nineties aromatic fougeres with modern citrus brightness. It opens with an energetic splash of crisp peppermint, tart lemon, and clean calone that feels like stepping out of a cold shower on a humid summer morning. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic …

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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 His Homage Water?

Cuìr de Russie takes 4 of 5 categories. Cuìr de Russie is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; His Homage Water is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cuìr de Russie for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose His Homage Water for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuìr de Russie or His Homage Water?

Cuìr de Russie lasts longest (Cuìr de Russie 67/100, His Homage Water 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuìr de Russie or His Homage Water?

His Homage Water projects furthest (His Homage Water 50/100, Cuìr de Russie 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuìr de Russie and His Homage Water smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Clary Sage and Rosemary.

Is Cuìr de Russie or His Homage Water better for summer or winter?

Cuìr de Russie suits daytime wear; His Homage Water suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuìr de Russie and His Homage Water?

Cuìr de Russie features Pine Tree Needles, Russian Leather, Tonka Bean, Lavender and Cypress. His Homage Water features Lavender, Mint, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Bergamot.