Fragrance comparison

Cuìr de Russie vs Quasar Rush

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cuìr de Russie

The Dua Brand

4.754 votes

Rank #36,350 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Quasar Rush

O Boticário

3.37197 votes

Rank #40,320 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuìr de Russie takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cuìr de Russie
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Quasar Rush
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cuìr de Russie4/4

Quasar Rush0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuìr de Russie
Sillage & projection: Cuìr de Russie
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

Quasar RushO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

3.37/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 58%Had 28%Want 14%

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

11%Love

37%Like

32%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityCuìr de Russie

SillageCuìr de Russie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCuìr de RussieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

leather30%

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

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

Sicilian LemonMintPineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeBasilCardamomNutmeg

Heart

Water NotesLavenderViolet LeafCedarCashmeranAmberMossCoriander

Base

MuskBalsamic NotesTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Lavender, Mint 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

Spring76

Summer100

Fall24

Winter7

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,320

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

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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Quasar Rush by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing aromatic fougere built for warm, active days. It opens with an immediate burst of crisp mint, tart Sicilian lemon, and juicy pineapple that feels like stepping out of a cold morning shower. As the citrus sparkle settles, fresh aquatic notes, clean lavender, and herbac…

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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 Quasar Rush?

Cuìr de Russie takes 4 of 4 categories. Cuìr de Russie is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Quasar Rush is rated 3.37/5 from 197 votes. Choose Cuìr de Russie for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Rush for a aromatic and aquatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuìr de Russie or Quasar Rush?

Cuìr de Russie lasts longest (Cuìr de Russie 67/100, Quasar Rush 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuìr de Russie or Quasar Rush?

Cuìr de Russie projects furthest (Cuìr de Russie 42/100, Quasar Rush 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuìr de Russie and Quasar Rush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Lavender, Mint and Coriander.

Is Cuìr de Russie or Quasar Rush better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cuìr de Russie and Quasar Rush?

Cuìr de Russie features Pine Tree Needles, Russian Leather, Tonka Bean, Lavender and Cypress. Quasar Rush has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Mint, Pineapple and Rosemary, heart notes of Water Notes, Lavender, Violet Leaf and Cedar, a base of Musk, Balsamic Notes and Tonka Bean.