Fragrance comparison

Cuir de Lancôme vs Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,570 ratings analysed

7 wins

Cuir de Lancôme

Lancôme

4.281,342 votes

Rank #1,212 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

Chanel

4.271,228 votes

Rank #26,302 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir de Lancôme takes 7 of 7 categories.

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

Cuir de Lancôme7/7

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuir de LancômeLancôme

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 1,342 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 1,228 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerCuir de LancômeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

1,342 votes

52%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,228 votes

Category winnerCuir de LancômeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityCuir de Lancôme

SillageCuir de Lancôme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value36

Category winnerCuir de LancômeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

smoky77%

amber69%

iris61%

leather100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

animalic77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both leather, smoky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

PatchouliYlang-YlangHawthornJasmine

Base

BirchStyraxOrris Root

Top15-30 mins

African Orange FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseOriental notes

Base6-10+ hrs

LeatherBirchTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang 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

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Category winnerCuir de LancômeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex48

Women47

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,212

PerfumerCalice Becker, Pauline Zanoni

Launched—

Reviews105

Overall rank#26,302

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuir de LancômeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuir de Lancôme is a polished leather scent with a soft, buttery feel rather than a raw biker-jacket edge. Saffron, citrus and smoke lift the opening, then iris, florals and patchouli smooth it into a warm, plush drydown. It suits someone who wants leather in an elegant, wearable style. The overall effect is refined, …

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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 de Lancôme or Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie?

Cuir de Lancôme takes 7 of 7 categories. Cuir de Lancôme is rated 4.28/5 from 1,342 votes; Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie is rated 4.27/5 from 1,228 votes. Choose Cuir de Lancôme for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie for a leather and smoky character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

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

Cuir de Lancôme lasts longest (Cuir de Lancôme 72/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie 68/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Cuir de Lancôme projects furthest (Cuir de Lancôme 59/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie 56/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, smoky and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

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

For summer, Cuir de Lancôme is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir de Lancôme 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 de Lancôme and Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie?

Cuir de Lancôme has top notes of Saffron, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang, Hawthorn and Jasmine, a base of Birch, Styrax and Orris Root. 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.