Fragrance comparison

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe vs Le Puy En Velay 4

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 310 ratings analysed

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe

Oriza L. Legrand

3.89308 votes

Rank #3,879 AmberAromatic

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64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Le Puy En Velay 4

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #59,858 AromaticWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Puy En Velay 4 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Le Puy En Velay 4
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe1/4

Le Puy En Velay 43/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Puy En Velay 4
Sillage & projection: Le Puy En Velay 4
Value for money: Le Puy En Velay 4
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

Le Puy En Velay 4The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 308 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 63%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

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

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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLe Puy En Velay 4

SillageLe Puy En Velay 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLe Puy En Velay 4Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, amber and warm 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

Notes

Rose de MaiSandalwoodBergamotLabdanumCardamomBay LeafVanillaBenzoinRoseMuskSageRum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose de Mai, Cardamom and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Le Puy En Velay 4, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer20

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex61

Women22

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#59,858

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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Le Puy En Velay 4 by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum centered on rich boozy spices, lush florals, and deep amber woods. It opens with an invigorating burst of bergamot accompanied by aromatic bay leaf, herbal sage, and a distinct splash of warm rum. The core unfolds into a balanced floral harmony of classic rose…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuir de l'Aigle Russe or Le Puy En Velay 4?

Le Puy En Velay 4 takes 3 of 4 categories. Cuir de l'Aigle Russe is rated 3.89/5 from 308 votes; Le Puy En Velay 4 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cuir de l'Aigle Russe for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Le Puy En Velay 4 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir de l'Aigle Russe or Le Puy En Velay 4?

Le Puy En Velay 4 lasts longest (Le Puy En Velay 4 80/100, Cuir de l'Aigle Russe 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir de l'Aigle Russe or Le Puy En Velay 4?

Le Puy En Velay 4 projects furthest (Le Puy En Velay 4 75/100, Cuir de l'Aigle Russe 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir de l'Aigle Russe and Le Puy En Velay 4 smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose de Mai, Cardamom and Benzoin.

Is Cuir de l'Aigle Russe or Le Puy En Velay 4 better for summer or winter?

Cuir de l'Aigle Russe suits daytime wear; Le Puy En Velay 4 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir de l'Aigle Russe and Le Puy En Velay 4?

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. Le Puy En Velay 4 features Rose de Mai, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Labdanum and Cardamom.