Fragrance comparison

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe vs Hot! Fragrances Grey

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 311 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe

Oriza L. Legrand

3.89308 votes

Rank #3,646 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Hot! Fragrances Grey

Ulric de Varens

3.673 votes

Rank #63,603 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe takes 3 of 3 categories.

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hot! Fragrances Grey
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe3/3

Hot! Fragrances Grey0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuir de l'Aigle Russe
Sillage & projection: Cuir de l'Aigle Russe
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cuir de l'Aigle Russe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuir de l'Aigle RusseOriza L. Legrand

Hot! Fragrances GreyUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 308 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 63%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

199 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCuir de l'Aigle Russe

SillageCuir de l'Aigle Russe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

rose61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderCorianderStyraxWormwoodBergamotJuniper

Heart

GeraniumRose de MaiIndonesian Patchouli LeafImmortelleCardamom

Base

BenzoinMuskAmberTonka BeanLabdanumIncenseVetiverSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

LavenderPineappleWormwood

Heart2-4 hrs

AppleFreesiaCorianderGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskAmberTonka BeanLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Coriander, Wormwood and Geranium. Durations are only published for Hot! Fragrances Grey, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer20

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex61

Women22

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Party 14%Date 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,646

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#63,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuir de l'Aigle RusseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe is a vintage styled aromatic amber with shaving soap freshness, warm spice, soft resins and a dressed up powdery dry-down. Reviews often describe it as cleaner, softer and less tarry than the Russian leather name may suggest. It suits wearers who like old world barbershop, amber, herbs, labdanum,…

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Hot! Fragrances Grey by Ulric de Varens lands on the skin with an unapologetic kick. Three sprays deliver instant energy. The first blast brings sharp alcohol, but that solvent bite evaporates within two minutes. Then, tangy pineapple and bitter wormwood surge forward alongside clean French lavender. The scent feels b…

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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 de l'Aigle Russe or Hot! Fragrances Grey?

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe takes 3 of 3 categories. Cuir de l'Aigle Russe is rated 3.89/5 from 308 votes; Hot! Fragrances Grey is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cuir de l'Aigle Russe for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hot! Fragrances Grey for a fruity and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir de l'Aigle Russe or Hot! Fragrances Grey?

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe lasts longest (Cuir de l'Aigle Russe 76/100, Hot! Fragrances Grey 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir de l'Aigle Russe or Hot! Fragrances Grey?

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe projects furthest (Cuir de l'Aigle Russe 65/100, Hot! Fragrances Grey 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir de l'Aigle Russe and Hot! Fragrances Grey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coriander, Wormwood and Geranium.

Is Cuir de l'Aigle Russe or Hot! Fragrances Grey better for summer or winter?

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe suits daytime wear; Hot! Fragrances Grey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir de l'Aigle Russe and Hot! Fragrances Grey?

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe has top notes of Lavender, Coriander, Styrax and Wormwood, heart notes of Geranium, Rose de Mai, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Immortelle, a base of Benzoin, Musk, Amber and Tonka Bean. Hot! Fragrances Grey has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple and Wormwood, heart notes of Apple, Freesia, Coriander and Geranium, a base of White Musk, Amber, Tonka Bean and Labdanum.