Fragrance comparison

Cuìr de Russie vs Marquis

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cuìr de Russie

The Dua Brand

4.754 votes

Rank #36,350 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Marquis

The Crown Perfumery Co.

4.502 votes

Rank #51,095 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuìr de Russie takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cuìr de Russie
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marquis
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Cuìr de Russie2/3

Marquis1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuìr de Russie
Sillage & projection: Marquis
Value for money: Not scored
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

MarquisThe Crown Perfumery Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%

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

50%Love

50%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

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityCuìr de Russie

SillageMarquis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

leather30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

green65%

woody53%

herbal42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

Top

BergamotLemonBasilNeroliGalbanumLimeArtemisiaMint

Heart

LavenderJuniper BerriesCorianderClary SageAngelicaRosemary

Base

Precious WoodsAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Clary Sage and Coriander. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,095

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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Marquis by The Crown Perfumery Co. is a classic aromatic fougere that leans heavily into herbal and citrus textures. It opens with a bright blast of lime and mint before grounding itself in lavender and clary sage. Best suited for spring mornings and professional office settings, this fragrance offers a clean, traditi…

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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 Marquis?

Cuìr de Russie takes 2 of 3 categories. Cuìr de Russie is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Marquis is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cuìr de Russie for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marquis for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Cuìr de Russie or Marquis?

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

Which projects more, Cuìr de Russie or Marquis?

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

Do Cuìr de Russie and Marquis smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Clary Sage and Coriander.

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

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

What are the notes in Cuìr de Russie and Marquis?

Cuìr de Russie features Pine Tree Needles, Russian Leather, Tonka Bean, Lavender and Cypress. Marquis has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Basil and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Coriander and Clary Sage, a base of Precious Woods, Amber and Oakmoss.