Fragrance comparison

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie vs Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,139 ratings analysed

7 wins

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

Chanel

4.271,228 votes

Rank #26,301 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.11911 votes

Rank #28,245 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie takes 7 of 8 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.
Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie7/8

Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum1/8

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: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Value for money: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Versatility: Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
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

Cuir de Russie Eau de ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 1,228 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 911 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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

48%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

911 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLes Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

SillageLes Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value33

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

animalic77%

sweet69%

woody61%

leather100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match76%Very similar · both leather, smoky and white floral

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineTobaccoRose

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherBirchResins

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night91

Category winnerCuir de Russie Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

Men13

Unisex59

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,301

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,245

PerfumerNot listed

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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Chanel Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum delivers a bold contrast between crisp citrus and dark, smoky leather. The first spray hits hard. A bright flash of bergamot and mandarin quickly yields to authentic Russian leather soaked in birch tar. Sweet pipe tobacco and warm resins slowly cushion the smoky bite. It never turns…

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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 Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie takes 7 of 8 categories. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie is rated 4.27/5 from 1,228 votes; Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum is rated 4.11/5 from 911 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 Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum for a leather and smoky character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie 68/100, Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Projection is very close: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie 56/100, Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum 55/100 for sillage.

Do Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie and Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, smoky and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

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

For summer, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie 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; Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Cuir de Russie Eau de Parfum has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Tobacco and Rose, a base of Leather, Birch and Resins.