Fragrance comparison

Cuìr de Russie vs Man

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,369 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cuìr de Russie

The Dua Brand

4.754 votes

Rank #38,311 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Man

Calvin Klein

3.641,365 votes

Rank #36,056 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuìr de Russie takes 3 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.
Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cuìr de Russie3/5

Man2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuìr de RussieThe Dua Brand

ManCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

3.64/ 5 · 1,365 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

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

17%Love

52%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,365 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityCuìr de Russie

SillageMan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCuìr de RussieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

leather30%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

ozonic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match53%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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Bay LeafNutmegIncenseMint

Base3 to 5 hours

CypressSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber

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

Night67

Spring98

Summer64

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night77

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,311

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,056

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManHigher 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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Man by Calvin Klein is an aromatic woody eau de toilette built around brisk herbal tones and a crisp, ozonic violet leaf. Launched in 2007 and composed by perfumer Ann Gottlieb, it opens with a bright burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and fresh rosemary. The heart introduces a cool bite of mint alongside bay leaf, d…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuìr de Russie or Man?

Cuìr de Russie takes 3 of 5 categories. Cuìr de Russie is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Man is rated 3.64/5 from 1,365 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 Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuìr de Russie or Man?

Cuìr de Russie lasts longest (Cuìr de Russie 67/100, Man 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuìr de Russie or Man?

Man projects furthest (Man 48/100, Cuìr de Russie 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuìr de Russie and Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Mint, Guaiac Wood and Rosemary.

Is Cuìr de Russie or Man better for summer or winter?

Cuìr de Russie suits daytime wear; Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuìr de Russie and Man?

Cuìr de Russie features Pine Tree Needles, Russian Leather, Tonka Bean, Lavender and Cypress. Man has top notes of Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Incense and Mint, a base of Cypress, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Musk.