Fragrance comparison

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie vs Ma' Alaina

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,268 ratings analysed

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

Chanel

4.271,228 votes

Rank #26,301 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ma' Alaina

Nabeel · 2022

3.9540 votes

Rank #25,989 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ma' Alaina 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.
Ma' Alaina
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie3/7

Ma' Alaina4/7

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: Ma' Alaina
Value for money: Ma' Alaina
Versatility: Ma' Alaina
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ma' Alaina

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieChanel

Ma' AlainaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 1,228 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

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

38%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

40 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

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLes Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

SillageMa' Alaina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMa' AlainaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

animalic77%

sweet69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

warm spicy46%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both 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

elemiYlang-YlangBergamotGraperfuitMandarin OrangeCitrusesRose

Heart

CarnationVioletLilyJasmineFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliMuskWoodsy NotesSandalwoodTobaccoVanilla

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

Summer71

Fall76

Winter43

Day100

Night48

Category winnerMa' AlainaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

Men3

Unisex23

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,301

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews2

Category winnerMa' AlainaHigher 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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Ma' Alaina by Nabeel brings a distinct profile to daytime spring wear. This fragrance matches casual linen shirts, opening with a crisp burst of bergamot before settling into a powdery violet heart and a dry sandalwood base. It avoids heavy gourmand sweetness, offering a clean woody option for warm afternoons.

Reviews →

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 Ma' Alaina?

Ma' Alaina takes 4 of 7 categories. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie is rated 4.27/5 from 1,228 votes; Ma' Alaina is rated 3.95/5 from 40 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 Ma' Alaina for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie or Ma' Alaina?

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

Which projects more, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie or Ma' Alaina?

Ma' Alaina projects furthest (Ma' Alaina 63/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie and Ma' Alaina smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie or Ma' Alaina better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ma' Alaina 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; Ma' Alaina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie and Ma' Alaina?

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. Ma' Alaina has top notes of elemi, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Graperfuit, heart notes of Carnation, Violet, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Sandalwood.