Fragrance comparison

Grand Cuir vs R

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

Grand Cuir

Parfums Retro

3.4141 votes

Rank #21,744 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Revillon

3.9980 votes

Rank #15,082 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

R takes 7 of 7 categories.

Grand Cuir
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
R
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Grand Cuir0/7

R7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Grand CuirParfums Retro

RRevillon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 25%Had 14%Want 61%

3.99/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 47%Had 20%Want 32%

Category winnerRRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

39%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

29%Love

55%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerRMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityR

SillageR

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value77

Category winnerRBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

leather77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

herbal53%

powdery42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

BirchClary SageLabdanum

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderTarragonGeraniumViolet LeafCarnationRoseCinnamonOrange Blossom

Base4 to 6 hours

MuskPineMossPalisander RosewoodSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

LavenderArtemisiaPetitgrainViolet Leaf

Heart

RosemaryPine needlesGeraniumCarnationVioletCinnamon

Base

CedarMossTonkaMuskLeatherFern

InformationalShared notesLavender, Geranium, Violet Leaf and Carnation. Durations are only published for Grand Cuir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer21

Fall100

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Spring100

Summer87

Fall57

Winter33

Day100

Night29

Category winnerRMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,744

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#15,082

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerRHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grand Cuir by Parfums Retro delivers a pungent, vintage-styled leather experience rooted in classic barbershop greenery and smoky resins. The scent opens with a sharp burst of smoky birch tar, clary sage, and warm labdanum, creating an immediate rustic punch. As the initial bite settles, an aromatic core of lavender, …

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R by Revillon is an aromatic green scent launched in 1995. It features a sharp opening of lavender and petitgrain that settles into a pine and rosemary heart. The base relies on cedar, moss, and a whisper of leather. It wears as a clean, crisp, and nostalgic office scent perfect for moderate spring days and profession…

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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, Grand Cuir or R?

R takes 7 of 7 categories. Grand Cuir is rated 3.41/5 from 41 votes; R is rated 3.99/5 from 80 votes. Choose Grand Cuir for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose R for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Grand Cuir or R?

R lasts longest (R 70/100, Grand Cuir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grand Cuir or R?

R projects furthest (R 61/100, Grand Cuir 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grand Cuir and R smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Geranium, Violet Leaf and Carnation.

Is Grand Cuir or R better for summer or winter?

For summer, R is the stronger pick. For winter, Grand Cuir is the stronger pick. Grand Cuir suits evening wear; R suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grand Cuir and R?

Grand Cuir has top notes of Birch, Clary Sage and Labdanum, heart notes of Lavender, Tarragon, Geranium and Violet Leaf, a base of Musk, Pine, Moss and Palisander Rosewood. R has top notes of Lavender, Artemisia, Petitgrain and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Rosemary, Pine needles, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Cedar, Moss, Tonka and Musk.