Fragrance comparison

Man vs Russe Leather

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,519 ratings analysed

Man

Calvin Klein

3.641,365 votes

Rank #36,056 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Russe Leather

Maison Alhambra

4.21154 votes

Rank #5,915 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Russe Leather takes 6 of 7 categories.

Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Russe Leather
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Man1/7

Russe Leather6/7

Ratings & consensus: Russe Leather
Community sentiment: Russe Leather
Longevity: Russe Leather
Sillage & projection: Russe Leather
Value for money: Russe Leather
Versatility: Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Russe Leather

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManCalvin Klein

Russe LeatherMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 1,365 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

4.21/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerRusse LeatherRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

52%Like

10%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,365 votes

51%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

154 votes

Category winnerRusse LeatherMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityRusse Leather

SillageRusse Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRusse LeatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

ozonic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

leather30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Bay LeafNutmegIncenseMint

Base3 to 5 hours

CypressSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber

Top

Siberian PineFernBasilCedarwoodCoriander

Heart

LavenderRosemaryGuaiac WoodMintNutmeg

Base

LeatherCypressClary SagePatchouliTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Nutmeg, Mint and Cypress. Durations are only published for Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer64

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night77

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,056

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerRusse LeatherHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Man by Calvin Klein is an aromatic woody eau de toilette built around brisk herbal tones and a crisp, ozonic violet leaf. Launched in 2007 and composed by perfumer Ann Gottlieb, it opens with a bright burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and fresh rosemary. The heart introduces a cool bite of mint alongside bay leaf, d…

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Russe Leather by Maison Alhambra is an aromatic leather scent for men and women. It features sharp Siberian pine and cooling mint opening into a resinous, woody heart. The base settles into a grounded combination of leather and patchouli. It is an ideal choice for crisp autumn days when you want a forest-inspired frag…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Man or Russe Leather?

Russe Leather takes 6 of 7 categories. Man is rated 3.64/5 from 1,365 votes; Russe Leather is rated 4.21/5 from 154 votes. Choose Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Russe Leather for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Man or Russe Leather?

Russe Leather lasts longest (Russe Leather 65/100, Man 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Man or Russe Leather?

Russe Leather projects furthest (Russe Leather 52/100, Man 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man and Russe Leather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Nutmeg, Mint and Cypress.

Is Man or Russe Leather better for summer or winter?

For summer, Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Russe Leather is the stronger pick. Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Man and Russe Leather?

Man has top notes of Violet Leaf, Rosemary, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Incense and Mint, a base of Cypress, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Russe Leather has top notes of Siberian Pine, Fern, Basil and Cedarwood, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Guaiac Wood and Mint, a base of Leather, Cypress, Clary Sage and Patchouli.