Fragrance comparison

The Cut vs Cuìr de Russie

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 418 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Cut

Penhaligon's

3.96414 votes

Rank #3,076 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Cuìr de Russie

The Dua Brand

4.754 votes

Rank #36,619 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Cut takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Cut
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cuìr de Russie
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Cut3/4

Cuìr de Russie1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Cut
Sillage & projection: The Cut
Value for money: Cuìr de Russie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Cut

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The CutPenhaligon's

Cuìr de RussieThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 414 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

258 votes

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityThe Cut

SillageThe Cut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCuìr de RussieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

soft spicy44%

green30%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

leather30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Clary SageCypressLavenderCedarwoodBasilMintFir

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Pine Tree NeedlesRussian LeatherTonka BeanLavenderCypressMintDark PatchouliGuaiac WoodClary SageCorianderRosemaryNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Cypress, Lavender and Mint. Durations are only published for Cuìr de Russie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex37

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#36,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThe CutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Cut opens with mint, basil and clary sage, giving it a crisp green fougere feel that reads polished rather than old-fashioned. Lavender and woods keep it smooth, clean and easy to wear. Most feedback points to a versatile, office-friendly scent with moderate projection. The main hesitation is value, because some w…

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The cold air hits first. Cuìr de Russie opens with an icy slap of peppermint, crushed basil, and sharp Siberian pine needles. It feels like stepping barefoot onto frozen pine bark. Within twenty minutes, that brisk mountain chill softens into a classic barbershop heart of lavender, fern, and dry cedar leaf. Rich Russi…

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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, The Cut or Cuìr de Russie?

The Cut takes 3 of 4 categories. The Cut is rated 3.96/5 from 414 votes; Cuìr de Russie is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose The Cut for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cuìr de Russie for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Cut or Cuìr de Russie?

The Cut lasts longest (The Cut 71/100, Cuìr de Russie 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Cut or Cuìr de Russie?

The Cut projects furthest (The Cut 59/100, Cuìr de Russie 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Cut and Cuìr de Russie smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavender and Mint.

Is The Cut or Cuìr de Russie better for summer or winter?

Cuìr de Russie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Cut and Cuìr de Russie?

The Cut features Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavender, Cedarwood and Basil. Cuìr de Russie features Pine Tree Needles, Russian Leather, Tonka Bean, Lavender and Cypress.