Fragrance comparison

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie vs Câline

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,324 ratings analysed

4 wins

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

Chanel

4.271,228 votes

Rank #26,302 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Câline

Jean Patou

4.1196 votes

Rank #31,000 FreshAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie takes 4 of 7 categories.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Câline
Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie4/7

Câline3/7

Ratings & consensus: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Community sentiment: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Longevity: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Sillage & projection: Câline
Value for money: Câline
Versatility: Câline
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

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieChanel

CâlineJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 1,228 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,228 votes

44%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLes Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

SillageCâline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value45

Category winnerCâlineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

animalic77%

sweet69%

woody61%

fresh100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

African Orange FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseOriental notes

Base6-10+ hrs

LeatherBirchTobaccoMusk

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotMimosaBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

JasminePatchouliCarnationGingerCorianderRoseYlang-YlangCyclamen

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodAmberFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. 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

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCâlineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

Men6

Unisex28

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,302

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,000

PerfumerHenri Giboulet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Câline by Jean Patou is a crisp vintage chypre floral launched in 1964. It opens with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and basil, before settling into a warm heart of carnation and jasmine. A classic mossy base of oakmoss and sandalwood makes it perfect for spring afternoons when you want a green, sophisticated skin sc…

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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 Cuir de Russie or Câline?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie takes 4 of 7 categories. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie is rated 4.27/5 from 1,228 votes; Câline is rated 4.11/5 from 96 votes. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Câline for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

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

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie lasts longest (Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie 68/100, Câline 58/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

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

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

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

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

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

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. Câline has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli, Carnation and Ginger, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.