Fragrance comparison

Cuir de Russie vs Tangalunga

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cuir de Russie

Guerlain

4.2041 votes

Rank #13,806 AmberWoody

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Tangalunga

Odoratika

4.1021 votes

Rank #39,491 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir de Russie takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cuir de Russie
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Tangalunga
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cuir de Russie4/5

Tangalunga1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cuir de RussieGuerlain

TangalungaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

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

52%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTangalunga

SillageCuir de Russie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCuir de RussieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

animalic84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery, woody and musky

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

Mandarin OrangeSweet OrangePalm LeafMangoBananaCacao PodBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

ChampacaJasmineTuberoseCopaiba balmYlang-YlangOrchidGurjan balsamGardenia

Base

CivetSandalwoodLeatherMuskAmber OilVanillaPeachApricot

InformationalShared notesCivet and Musk. 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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex75

Women8

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,806

PerfumerAime Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#39,491

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCuir de RussieHigher 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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Tangalunga by Odoratika is a complex leather fragrance that plays with vibrant fruit notes. It opens with a splash of mandarin and mango, settling into a heart of champaca and jasmine. The base grounds this bold creation in civet, sandalwood, and leather. It is a distinct, modern choice for those who want a scent that…

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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 Tangalunga?

Cuir de Russie takes 4 of 5 categories. Cuir de Russie is rated 4.20/5 from 41 votes; Tangalunga is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Cuir de Russie for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Tangalunga for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir de Russie or Tangalunga?

Tangalunga lasts longest (Tangalunga 96/100, Cuir de Russie 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir de Russie or Tangalunga?

Cuir de Russie projects furthest (Cuir de Russie 76/100, Tangalunga 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir de Russie and Tangalunga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Civet and Musk.

Is Cuir de Russie or Tangalunga better for summer or winter?

Cuir de Russie suits day or night wear; Tangalunga suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir de Russie and Tangalunga?

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. Tangalunga has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sweet Orange, Palm Leaf and Mango, heart notes of Champaca, Jasmine, Tuberose and Copaiba balm, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Leather and Musk.