Fragrance comparison

Cuir de Russie vs Oceania

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 1,674 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cuir de Russie

Guerlain

4.2041 votes

Rank #13,806 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Oceania

Roja Dove

4.211,633 votes

Rank #1,076 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir de Russie takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cuir de Russie
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Oceania
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cuir de Russie5/7

Oceania2/7

Ratings & consensus: Oceania
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: Oceania

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuir de RussieGuerlain

OceaniaRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

4.21/ 5 · 1,633 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerOceaniaRating 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

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,478 votes

Category winnerCuir de RussieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCuir de Russie

SillageCuir de Russie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value24

Category winnerCuir de RussieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and powdery

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

LavenderGrapefruitLemonLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeRosemaryThyme

Heart

VioletJasmineJasmine SambacGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

IrisMuskCedarMossJuniper BerriesVetiverSandalwoodGalbanum

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Thyme and Iris. 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

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCuir de RussieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex75

Women8

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,806

PerfumerAime Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,076

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews246

Category winnerOceaniaHigher 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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Oceania opens with bright citrus, lavender and aromatic herbs, then settles into a polished mix of soft florals, powdery woods and clean musk. It reads more like a refined Mediterranean citrus aromatic than a true marine scent. It may suit someone who wants an elegant warm weather fragrance with a smooth, upscale feel…

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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 Oceania?

Cuir de Russie takes 5 of 7 categories. Cuir de Russie is rated 4.20/5 from 41 votes; Oceania is rated 4.21/5 from 1,633 votes. Choose Cuir de Russie for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Oceania for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cuir de Russie or Oceania?

Cuir de Russie lasts longest (Cuir de Russie 75/100, Oceania 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir de Russie or Oceania?

Cuir de Russie projects furthest (Cuir de Russie 76/100, Oceania 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir de Russie and Oceania smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme and Iris.

Is Cuir de Russie or Oceania 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 Oceania?

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. Oceania has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Geranium, a base of Iris, Musk, Cedar and Moss.