Fragrance comparison

Man vs Russian Leather

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 2,767 ratings analysed

Man

Calvin Klein

3.641,365 votes

Rank #36,056 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Russian Leather

Memo Paris

3.911,402 votes

Rank #3,511 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Russian Leather takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Man2/7

Russian Leather5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManCalvin Klein

Russian LeatherMemo Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 1,365 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

3.91/ 5 · 1,402 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerRussian 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

34%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

1,402 votes

Category winnerRussian LeatherMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRussian Leather

SillageRussian Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value33

Category winnerManBest 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 match51%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

Notes

Pine TreeCypressRussian LeatherLavenderFernCedar NeedlesRosemaryBasilClary SageMintGuaiac WoodPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Mint, Cypress and Guaiac Wood. 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

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Men73

Unisex25

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,056

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,511

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews136

Category winnerRussian 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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Memo Paris Russian Leather opens with a freezing blast of pine needles, cypress, and crushed mint. As the frosty herbal opening softens, rosemary and clary sage bring a dry barbershop quality over a muted birch-leather base. It fits crisp autumn mornings and freezing winter days when you want a clean, coniferous green…

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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 Russian Leather?

Russian Leather takes 5 of 7 categories. Man is rated 3.64/5 from 1,365 votes; Russian Leather is rated 3.91/5 from 1,402 votes. Choose Man for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Russian Leather for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Man or Russian Leather?

Russian Leather lasts longest (Russian Leather 64/100, Man 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Man or Russian Leather?

Russian Leather projects furthest (Russian Leather 56/100, Man 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man and Russian Leather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Mint, Cypress and Guaiac Wood.

Is Man or Russian Leather better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Man and Russian 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. Russian Leather features Pine Tree, Cypress, Russian Leather, Lavender and Fern.