Fragrance comparison

Cuir Cannage vs Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,236 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cuir Cannage

Dior · 2014

3.941,008 votes

Rank #714 LeatherWoody

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68%scent match

Closely related

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

Chanel

4.271,228 votes

Rank #26,301 LeatherSmoky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Cannage takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cuir Cannage
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Cuir Cannage5/7

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie2/7

Ratings & consensus: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Community sentiment: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Longevity: Cuir Cannage
Sillage & projection: Cuir Cannage
Value for money: Cuir Cannage
Versatility: Cuir Cannage
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cuir Cannage

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuir CannageDior

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 1,008 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 1,228 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

757 votes

52%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,228 votes

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityCuir Cannage

SillageCuir Cannage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value36

Category winnerCuir CannageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

smoky84%

iris77%

white floral69%

animalic61%

leather100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

animalic77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both leather, smoky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

LeatherIrisJasmineRose

Base

BirchJuniperTobaccoVioletCade oil

Top15-30 mins

African Orange FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseOriental notes

Base6-10+ hrs

LeatherBirchTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Leather and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Category winnerCuir CannageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex53

Women15

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#714

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2014

Reviews186

Overall rank#26,301

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuir CannageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuir Cannage by Dior greets you with a surprisingly sunny blend of zesty bergamot, golden ylang-ylang, and sweet orange blossom before diving into its rich core. Within minutes, the fragrance shifts into a smooth, buttery leather note wrapped in soft powdery iris, lush jasmine, and velvety rose petals. The foundation …

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Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie delivers an unforgettable balance of golden florals and smoky leather. The contrast works instantly. It starts with a brief rush of fresh bergamot and African orange flower before settling into its true character. The fragrance smells like a soft leather jacket dusted with expens…

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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, Cuir Cannage or Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie?

Cuir Cannage takes 5 of 7 categories. Cuir Cannage is rated 3.94/5 from 1,008 votes; Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie is rated 4.27/5 from 1,228 votes. Choose Cuir Cannage for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Cannage or Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie?

Cuir Cannage lasts longest (Cuir Cannage 83/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Cannage or Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie?

Cuir Cannage projects furthest (Cuir Cannage 73/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir Cannage and Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, smoky and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Leather and Jasmine.

Is Cuir Cannage or Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuir Cannage is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir Cannage is the stronger pick. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir Cannage and Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie?

Cuir Cannage has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Birch, Juniper, Tobacco and Violet. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie has top notes of African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Oriental notes, a base of Leather, Birch, Tobacco and Musk.