Fragrance comparison

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie vs Indiscret

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,355 ratings analysed

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

Chanel

4.271,228 votes

Rank #26,190 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Indiscret

Lucien Lelong

4.41127 votes

Rank #26,664 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indiscret takes 6 of 7 categories.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
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 Russie1/7

Indiscret6/7

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

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieChanel

IndiscretLucien Lelong

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 1,228 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.41/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%

Category winnerIndiscretRating 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

54%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerIndiscretMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityIndiscret

SillageIndiscret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value59

Category winnerIndiscretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

animalic77%

sweet69%

woody61%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

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

Top15-30 mins

African Orange FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseOriental notes

Base6-10+ hrs

LeatherBirchTobaccoMusk

Top

GalbanumBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisGeraniumAfrican Orange FlowerYlang-YlangTuberoseJasmineRose

Base

Woodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange 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

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring71

Summer48

Fall100

Winter81

Day86

Night100

Category winnerIndiscretMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,190

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,664

PerfumerJean Carles

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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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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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 Indiscret?

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

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

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

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

Indiscret projects furthest (Indiscret 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 Indiscret smell similar?

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

Is Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie or Indiscret 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. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie suits daytime wear; Indiscret suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. 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.