Fragrance comparison

Cuìr de Russie vs Le Fils du Pharmacien

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Cuìr de Russie

The Dua Brand

4.754 votes

Rank #36,350 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Le Fils du Pharmacien

Atelier Mignon

4.002 votes

Rank #57,996 AromaticFresh Spicy

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 value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le Fils du Pharmacien
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cuìr de Russie2/4

Le Fils du Pharmacien2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Fils du Pharmacien
Sillage & projection: Le Fils du Pharmacien
Value for money: Cuìr de Russie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
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

Le Fils du PharmacienAtelier Mignon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

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

100%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLe Fils du Pharmacien

SillageLe Fils du Pharmacien

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 spicy88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

Scent match56%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

PeppermintLavenderGeraniumRosemaryCloveEucalyptusThymeBitter OrangeSweet OrangeFrankincenseAtlas CedarTexas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender and Rosemary. 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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

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%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Le Fils du Pharmacien by Atelier Mignon opens with a brisk flash of peppermint, eucalyptus, and bitter orange that feels instantly clearing. As the top notes settle, rosemary, thyme, and lavender build an authentic herbal heart grounded in traditional apothecary traditions. The dry down introduces Atlas cedar, Texas c…

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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 Le Fils du Pharmacien?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cuìr de Russie is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Le Fils du Pharmacien is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cuìr de Russie for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Fils du Pharmacien for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuìr de Russie or Le Fils du Pharmacien?

Le Fils du Pharmacien lasts longest (Le Fils du Pharmacien 80/100, Cuìr de Russie 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuìr de Russie or Le Fils du Pharmacien?

Le Fils du Pharmacien projects furthest (Le Fils du Pharmacien 75/100, Cuìr de Russie 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuìr de Russie and Le Fils du Pharmacien smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender and Rosemary.

Is Cuìr de Russie or Le Fils du Pharmacien better for summer or winter?

Cuìr de Russie suits daytime wear; Le Fils du Pharmacien suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuìr de Russie and Le Fils du Pharmacien?

Cuìr de Russie features Pine Tree Needles, Russian Leather, Tonka Bean, Lavender and Cypress. Le Fils du Pharmacien features Peppermint, Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary and Clove.