Fragrance comparison

Indiscret vs Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,355 ratings analysed

6 wins

Indiscret

Lucien Lelong

4.41127 votes

Rank #26,676 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%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?

Indiscret takes 6 of 7 categories.

Indiscret
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Indiscret6/7

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IndiscretLucien Lelong

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%

4.27/ 5 · 1,228 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerIndiscretRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

52%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,228 votes

Category winnerIndiscretMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityIndiscret

SillageIndiscret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value36

Category winnerIndiscretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

leather100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

animalic77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisGeraniumAfrican Orange FlowerYlang-YlangTuberoseJasmineRose

Base

Woodsy Notes

Top15-30 mins

African Orange FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseOriental notes

Base6-10+ hrs

LeatherBirchTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Spring71

Summer48

Fall100

Winter81

Day86

Night100

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Category winnerIndiscretMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,676

PerfumerJean Carles

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,302

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Indiscret by Lucien Lelong is a classic 1936 creation that defines the floral fruity genre of its era. It opens with a crisp, bitter green sharpness from galbanum and bergamot before settling into a powdery, multifaceted bouquet of iris, tuberose, and ylang-ylang. The base anchors this complex floral arrangement with …

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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, Indiscret or Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie?

Indiscret takes 6 of 7 categories. Indiscret is rated 4.41/5 from 127 votes; Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie is rated 4.27/5 from 1,228 votes. Choose Indiscret for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie for a leather and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

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

Indiscret lasts longest (Indiscret 71/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie 68/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Indiscret projects furthest (Indiscret 64/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie 56/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower and Ylang-Ylang.

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

For summer, Indiscret is the stronger pick. For winter, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie is the stronger pick. Indiscret suits evening wear; Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indiscret and Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie?

Indiscret has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Geranium, African Orange Flower and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Woodsy Notes. 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.