Fragrance comparison

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie vs Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,237 ratings analysed

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

Chanel

4.271,228 votes

Rank #26,301 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Roja Dove

4.449 votes

Rank #37,208 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie1/2

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 231/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 1,228 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillagePierre de Velay Extrait No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

animalic77%

sweet69%

woody61%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and animalic

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

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineClovesRoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinCedarVetiverOakmossTobaccoLeatherCivet

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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,301

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,208

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 reads as an old-school floral chypre with a bright citrus and aldehydic lift, then settles into a warmer, more sensual mix of white florals, oakmoss, woods, leather, and soft sweetness. It feels polished, vintage-leaning, and quite dressed up, especially if you enjoy rich florals with a …

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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 Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie is rated 4.27/5 from 1,228 votes; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 is rated 4.44/5 from 9 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 Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which projects more, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 75/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and animalic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie or Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 better for summer or winter?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie suits daytime wear; Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie and Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23?

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. Pierre de Velay Extrait No. 23 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Cloves, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Cedar and Vetiver.