Fragrance comparison

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie vs Scarf

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,291 ratings analysed

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie

Chanel

4.271,228 votes

Rank #26,190 LeatherSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Scarf

Marbert

4.0263 votes

Rank #15,935 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scarf takes 5 of 8 categories.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Scarf
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie3/8

Scarf5/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieChanel

ScarfMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 1,228 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 43%Had 28%Want 30%

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

32%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

63 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

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityScarf

SillageScarf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value75

Category winnerScarfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

smoky92%

white floral84%

animalic77%

sweet69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and 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

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldAfrican Orange FlowerMandarin OrangeCassisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

oak mossGeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskPatchouliVanille

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de RussieLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Spring72

Summer100

Fall94

Winter28

Day100

Night82

Category winnerScarfMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,190

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerScarfHigher 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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Marbert Scarf is an authentic 1993 floral chypre built with bold European character and zero modern sugar. The scent opens with a brisk flash of bergamot, zesty mandarin, and bitter marigold tagetes, spiked by the tart bite of cassis. As the citrus sparkle settles, a lush white floral heart emerges, blending creamy tu…

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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 Scarf?

Scarf takes 5 of 8 categories. Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie is rated 4.27/5 from 1,228 votes; Scarf is rated 4.02/5 from 63 votes. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie for a leather and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Scarf for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

Scarf lasts longest (Scarf 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 Scarf?

Scarf projects furthest (Scarf 65/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie 56/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ylang-Ylang.

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

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

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

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. Scarf has top notes of Marigold, African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of oak moss, Geranium, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Patchouli and Vanille.