Fragrance comparison

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

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

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Pierre de Velay No. 23

Roja Dove

4.1138 votes

Rank #15,651 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Pierre de Velay No. 23
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie2/7

Pierre de Velay No. 235/7

Ratings & consensus: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Community sentiment: Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Longevity: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Sillage & projection: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Value for money: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Versatility: Pierre de Velay No. 23
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pierre de Velay No. 23

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 No. 23Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 1,228 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

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

53%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

3%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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPierre de Velay No. 23

SillagePierre de Velay No. 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value38

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

animalic77%

sweet69%

woody61%

amber100%

woody92%

animalic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both animalic, woody and white floral

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

AldehydesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineVioletRose de MaiOrange Blossom

Base

AmbergrisCivetLabdanumLeatherMuskCedarOakmossTobacco

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

Summer31

Fall100

Winter77

Day83

Night100

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

Men11

Unisex68

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,190

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,651

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPierre de Velay No. 23Higher 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…

Reviews →

Pierre de Velay No. 23 opens with bright aldehydes and soft citrus, then quickly settles into a powdery floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, violet, rose and orange blossom. The real twist is underneath, where amber, leather, tobacco and animalic notes give it a darker, more intimate edge. It suits someone who enjoys…

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 Pierre de Velay No. 23?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 takes 5 of 7 categories. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie is rated 4.27/5 from 1,228 votes; Pierre de Velay No. 23 is rated 4.11/5 from 38 votes. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Pierre de Velay No. 23 for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie or Pierre de Velay No. 23?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 lasts longest (Pierre de Velay No. 23 75/100, 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 Pierre de Velay No. 23?

Pierre de Velay No. 23 projects furthest (Pierre de Velay No. 23 61/100, 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 No. 23 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share animalic, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

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

For summer, Pierre de Velay No. 23 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; Pierre de Velay 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 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 No. 23 has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Violet and Rose de Mai, a base of Ambergris, Civet, Labdanum and Leather.