Fragrance comparison

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie vs Mata Hari

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,272 ratings analysed

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

Chanel

4.271,228 votes

Rank #26,302 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #19,212 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 6 of 8 categories.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie1/8

Mata Hari6/8

Ratings & consensus: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Community sentiment: Mata Hari
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Mata Hari
Value for money: Mata Hari
Versatility: Mata Hari
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Mata Hari

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieChanel

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 1,228 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%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

57%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageMata Hari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

animalic77%

sweet69%

woody61%

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both sweet 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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerMata HariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,302

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,212

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMata HariHigher 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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Mata Hari by DSH Perfumes is a fierce, vintage-styled fruity chypre built on uncompromising botanical contrasts. The scent hits the skin with a tart blast of blood orange, bitter coriander, and sweet candied fruit notes. It does not apologize. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus flash fades into a thick, sultry b…

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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 Mata Hari?

Mata Hari takes 6 of 8 categories. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie is rated 4.27/5 from 1,228 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, 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 Mata Hari?

Projection is very close: Mata Hari 58/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie 56/100 for sillage.

Do Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie and Mata Hari smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Leather.

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

For summer, Mata Hari 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; Mata Hari suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Mata Hari has top notes of Fruity Notes, Orange, Neroli and Blood Orange, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, White Honey and Champaca, a base of Myrhh, Leather, Musk and oak moss.