Fragrance comparison

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel vs Russian Cologne

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 4,648 ratings analysed

5 wins

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel

Chanel

4.404,606 votes

Rank #24,834 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Russian Cologne

Rasei Fort

2.7942 votes

Rank #21,976 VodkaLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel takes 5 of 7 categories.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Russian Cologne
Choose it for a vodka and leather character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel5/7

Russian Cologne2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Exclusifs de Chanel CoromandelChanel

Russian CologneRasei Fort

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 4,606 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

2.79/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel CoromandelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

4,606 votes

31%Love

12%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

43%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel CoromandelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityLes Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel

SillageLes Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value8

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel CoromandelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

balsamic69%

vanilla61%

vodka100%

leather91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

amber56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeNeroliCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliOrrisRoseJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

BenzoinWhite ChocolateWoodsy NotesIncenseTahitian VanillaOlibanumMusk

Top

PepperPalisander RosewoodBitter OrangeNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart

VodkaLavenderBenzoinAmbergrisLeatherJasmineAmberRose

Base

Birch TarPatchouliCedarwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Neroli, Patchouli and Rose. Durations are only published for Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerRussian CologneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex56

Women34

Date 37%Party 29%Work 19%Casual 15%

Men42

Unisex11

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,834

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,976

PerfumerRasei Fort

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerRussian CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel is a rich oriental woody fragrance built around an opulent contrast of dark patchouli and creamy white chocolate. The scent opens with a brisk flash of bitter orange and citrus oils that quickly subsides. Within twenty minutes, the earthy heart takes over. Grounded patchouli mingles …

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Russian Cologne by Rasei Fort is a bold, artistic Chypre that thrives on contrast. It opens with a sharp burst of citrus and pepper, transitioning quickly into a heart defined by vodka, leather, and aromatic lavender. This scent is built for those who appreciate old-world, atmospheric perfumery that feels both intelle…

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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, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel or Russian Cologne?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel takes 5 of 7 categories. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel is rated 4.40/5 from 4,606 votes; Russian Cologne is rated 2.79/5 from 42 votes. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Russian Cologne for a vodka and leather character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel or Russian Cologne?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel lasts longest (Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel 74/100, Russian Cologne 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel or Russian Cologne?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel projects furthest (Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel 67/100, Russian Cologne 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel and Russian Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Neroli, Patchouli and Rose.

Is Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel or Russian Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Russian Cologne is the stronger pick. For winter, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel is the stronger pick. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel suits evening wear; Russian Cologne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel and Russian Cologne?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Coromandel has top notes of Bitter Orange, Neroli and Citruses, heart notes of Patchouli, Orris, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, White Chocolate, Woodsy Notes and Incense. Russian Cologne has top notes of Pepper, Palisander Rosewood, Bitter Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Vodka, Lavender, Benzoin and Ambergris, a base of Birch Tar, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Musk.