Fragrance comparison

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie vs Modigliani

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,266 ratings analysed

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

Chanel

4.271,228 votes

Rank #26,190 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Modigliani

3.5338 votes

Rank #23,094 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

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.
Modigliani
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie3/7

Modigliani3/7

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: Tie
Value for money: Modigliani
Versatility: Modigliani
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Modigliani

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieChanel

ModiglianiModigliani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 1,228 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.53/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 31%Want 34%

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

16%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

38 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

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityLes Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value58

Category winnerModiglianiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

animalic77%

sweet69%

woody61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both sweet

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

BergamotMandarin OrangeBasilAnise

Heart

Ylang-YlangPineappleAfrican Orange FlowerOrchidCyclamenRose

Base

Tonka BeanMuskBenzoinVanilleSandalwood

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

Spring100

Summer63

Fall63

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerModiglianiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,190

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerModiglianiHigher 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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Modigliani opens with a bright burst of juicy mandarin orange and tangy bergamot, balanced by an aromatic pinch of basil and sweet anise. As the citrus sparkle settles, a lush heart of creamy ylang-ylang, powdery orchid, and classic rose unfolds with subtle hints of pineapple and fresh African orange flower. The dry-d…

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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 Modigliani?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie is rated 4.27/5 from 1,228 votes; Modigliani is rated 3.53/5 from 38 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 Modigliani for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

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

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

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

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

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ylang-Ylang.

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

For summer, Modigliani 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; Modigliani suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Modigliani has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Anise, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Pineapple, African Orange Flower and Orchid, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Benzoin and Vanille.