Fragrance comparison

Cuir de Russie vs Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 1,127 ratings analysed

6 wins

Cuir de Russie

Guerlain

4.2041 votes

Rank #13,806 AmberWoody

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)

Carven

3.931,086 votes

Rank #1,916 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir de Russie takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cuir de Russie
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cuir de Russie6/7

Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)1/7

Ratings & consensus: Cuir de Russie
Community sentiment: Cuir de Russie
Longevity: Cuir de Russie
Sillage & projection: Cuir de Russie
Value for money: Cuir de Russie
Versatility: Cuir de Russie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuir de RussieGuerlain

Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)Carven

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

3.93/ 5 · 1,086 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerCuir de RussieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

27%Like

2%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

41 votes

33%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

1,086 votes

Category winnerCuir de RussieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCuir de Russie

SillageCuir de Russie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value57

Category winnerCuir de RussieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

amber69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderRosemaryThyme

Heart2 to 4 hours

IrisBirchBenzoinLabdanumStyrax

Base6 to 10 hours

CivetResinsMuskOakmossVetiverAmber

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesClary SageLemonAsafoetidaGardenia

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base

OakmossVetiverLabdanumStyraxBenzoinMuskSandalwoodCinnamon

InformationalShared notesIris, Benzoin, Labdanum and Styrax. Durations are only published for Cuir de Russie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer80

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCuir de RussieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex75

Women8

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,806

PerfumerAime Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,916

PerfumerJean Carles

Launched—

Reviews186

Category winnerMa Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuir de Russie by Guerlain presents a classic interpretation of Russian leather built on smoky woods, aromatic herbs, and rich animalic warmth. The fragrance begins with a sharp, herbal opening of lavender, rosemary, and thyme. This brisk, aromatic start swiftly gives way to a heart of earthy birch, powdery iris, and …

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Created by perfumer Jean Carles in 1946, Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) by Carven stands out for its bitter green character and sharp floral skeleton. The scent opens with fizzing aldehydes, pungent asafoetida, and crisp clary sage before settling into a heart of powdery iris, gardenia, and jasmine. As it dries dow…

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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 Russie or Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)?

Cuir de Russie takes 6 of 7 categories. Cuir de Russie is rated 4.20/5 from 41 votes; Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) is rated 3.93/5 from 1,086 votes. Choose Cuir de Russie for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cuir de Russie or Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)?

Cuir de Russie lasts longest (Cuir de Russie 75/100, Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir de Russie or Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)?

Cuir de Russie projects furthest (Cuir de Russie 76/100, Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir de Russie and Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and earthy accords. Common notes include Iris, Benzoin, Labdanum and Styrax.

Is Cuir de Russie or Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cuir de Russie is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir de Russie is the stronger pick. Cuir de Russie suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir de Russie and Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)?

Cuir de Russie has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary and Thyme, heart notes of Iris, Birch, Benzoin and Labdanum, a base of Civet, Resins, Musk and Oakmoss. Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Clary Sage and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Labdanum and Styrax.