Fragrance comparison

Cuìr de Russie vs Russian Leather

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,406 ratings analysed

Cuìr de Russie

The Dua Brand

4.754 votes

Rank #36,350 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

Russian Leather

Memo Paris

3.911,402 votes

Rank #3,285 AromaticWoody

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 longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Russian Leather
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cuìr de Russie2/4

Russian Leather2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuìr de RussieThe Dua Brand

Russian LeatherMemo Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

3.91/ 5 · 1,402 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

34%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

1,402 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCuìr de Russie

SillageRussian Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value33

Category winnerCuìr de RussieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

leather30%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

leather30%

Scent match76%Very similar · 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

Pine TreeCypressRussian LeatherLavenderFernCedar NeedlesRosemaryBasilClary SageMintGuaiac WoodPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRussian Leather, Lavender, Cypress and Mint. 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

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men73

Unisex25

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,285

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews136

Category winnerRussian LeatherHigher 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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Memo Paris Russian Leather opens with a freezing blast of pine needles, cypress, and crushed mint. As the frosty herbal opening softens, rosemary and clary sage bring a dry barbershop quality over a muted birch-leather base. It fits crisp autumn mornings and freezing winter days when you want a clean, coniferous green…

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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 Russian Leather?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cuìr de Russie is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Russian Leather is rated 3.91/5 from 1,402 votes. Choose Cuìr de Russie for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Russian Leather for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cuìr de Russie or Russian Leather?

Cuìr de Russie lasts longest (Cuìr de Russie 67/100, Russian Leather 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuìr de Russie or Russian Leather?

Russian Leather projects furthest (Russian Leather 56/100, Cuìr de Russie 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuìr de Russie and Russian Leather smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Russian Leather, Lavender, Cypress and Mint.

Is Cuìr de Russie or Russian Leather 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 Russian Leather?

Cuìr de Russie features Pine Tree Needles, Russian Leather, Tonka Bean, Lavender and Cypress. Russian Leather features Pine Tree, Cypress, Russian Leather, Lavender and Fern.