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Fragrance comparison

Jasmin (2020) vs Cuir de Russie

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

Updated 288 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

  • Jasmin (2020)

    Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Cuir de Russie

    Choose it for a woody and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Jasmin (2020)4/8
Cuir de Russie4/8
Ratings & consensus
Cuir de Russie
Community sentiment
Cuir de Russie
Longevity
Jasmin (2020)
Sillage & projection
Jasmin (2020)
Value for money
Jasmin (2020)
Versatility
Cuir de Russie
Note pyramid (duration)
Jasmin (2020)
Fragranxe ranking
Cuir de Russie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Jasmin (2020)Le Galion
Cuir de RussieLe Jardin Retrouve
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 23%Had 4%Want 74%
4.00/ 5 · 250 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 61%
Category winnerCuir de RussieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
42%Love
26%Like
21%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate

38 votes

39%Love
35%Like
16%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate

250 votes

Category winnerCuir de RussieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityJasmin (2020)

SillageJasmin (2020)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value49
Category winnerJasmin (2020)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
yellow floral92%
floral84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
woody61%
woody100%
violet92%
powdery84%
amber77%
leather69%
fresh61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
CyclamenCuminPetitgrainOrange
Heart3 to 5 hours
Chinese JasmineJasmine SambacCasablanca LilyFrench NarcissusYlang-Ylang
Base5 to 8 hours
PlumOakmossVetiverMatePatchouliLeather
Top30 to 45 minutes
AldehydesLimePetitgrainLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletStyraxViolet LeafYlang-YlangCedar
Base3 to 5 hours
LeatherOakmossPatchouliCade oilVetiverSandalwoodLabdanum
Category winnerJasmin (2020)Longest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer53
Fall73
Winter20
Day100
Night50
Spring74
Summer26
Fall100
Winter81
Day100
Night74
Category winnerCuir de RussieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex24
Women71
Men19
Unisex58
Women23
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,820

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#7,626

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerCuir de RussieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jasmin (2020) by Le Galion is a bold floral fragrance that pairs opulent white floral blooms with an unexpected savory kick. The scent opens with tangy orange, tart petitgrain, and a sharp dash of cumin alongside crisp cyclamen. At the core, Chinese jasmine and jasmine sambac combine with French narcissus, Casablanca …

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Cuir de Russie by Le Jardin Retrouve offers an airy, vintage style that contrasts crisp citrus with soft leather and green floral notes. Created in 1977 by perfumer Yuri Gutsatz, it begins with sparkling aldehydes, lemon, lime, and tart petitgrain. Rather than presenting a heavy, smoky hide, the core focuses on powder…

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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, Jasmin (2020) or Cuir de Russie?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Jasmin (2020) is rated 3.95/5 from 38 votes; Cuir de Russie is rated 4.00/5 from 250 votes. Choose Jasmin (2020) for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cuir de Russie for a woody and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jasmin (2020) or Cuir de Russie?

Jasmin (2020) lasts longest (Jasmin (2020) 79/100, Cuir de Russie 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jasmin (2020) or Cuir de Russie?

Jasmin (2020) projects furthest (Jasmin (2020) 67/100, Cuir de Russie 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jasmin (2020) and Cuir de Russie smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Ylang-Ylang, Oakmoss and Vetiver.

Is Jasmin (2020) or Cuir de Russie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jasmin (2020) is the stronger pick. For winter, Cuir de Russie is the stronger pick. Jasmin (2020) suits daytime wear; Cuir de Russie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jasmin (2020) and Cuir de Russie?

Jasmin (2020) has top notes of Cyclamen, Cumin, Petitgrain and Orange, heart notes of Chinese Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac, Casablanca Lily and French Narcissus, a base of Plum, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Mate. Cuir de Russie has top notes of Aldehydes, Lime, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Styrax, Violet Leaf and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Cade oil.

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