Cuir de Russie
L.T. PiverCologne1939
Side by side
Cuir de Russie vs. Eau de Guerlain
Eau de Guerlain rates higher with the community, while Cuir de Russie wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Cuir de Russie | Eau de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1939 | 1974 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jean-Paul Guerlain |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Cuir de Russie
Amber
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Leather
Warm Spicy
Honey
Citrus
Animalic
Eau de Guerlain
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Floral
Mossy
Woody
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
HoneyMandarin OrangeBergamotCardamomStyraxBlack Pepper
LemonBergamotPetitgrainBasilCaraway
Heart
LeatherBay LeafCedarCinnamonNeroliPatchouli
CarnationJasminePatchouliRoseSandalwood
Base
LabdanumAmberFrankincenseOakmossSandalwoodMusk
MossMuskAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Cuir de Russie | Eau de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This isn't a safe blind buy. It's a specific taste, vintage leather, honey warmth, and a smoky drydown that doesn't apologize for what it is. If you want something that fills a room and announces.Cuir de Russie
It earns its reputation as a 'safe' buy by being actually safe, a well-mannered, well-bred citrus that doesn't ask for attention. But safe in the best sense.Eau de Guerlain