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    Side by side

    Cuir de Russie vs. Vetiver Extraordinaire

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Cuir de Russie peaks in fall, while Vetiver Extraordinaire belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cuir de Russie vs. Vetiver Extraordinaire
    Cuir de RussieVetiver Extraordinaire
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched19772002
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerYuri GutsatzDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cuir de Russie

    Woody
    Violet
    Powdery
    Amber
    Leather
    Fresh
    Ozonic
    Aldehydic

    Vetiver Extraordinaire

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesLimePetitgrainLemon
    Bitter OrangeBergamotBlack PepperCarawayCardamom
    Heart
    Violet LeafStyraxYlang-YlangCedar
    VetiverPink PepperCloveLicoriceIncense
    Base
    LeatherOakmossPatchouliCade OilVetiverSandalwoodLabdanum
    CedarwoodOakmossSandalwoodMyrrhMuskAmbrette

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cuir de Russie vs. Vetiver Extraordinaire
    Cuir de RussieVetiver Extraordinaire
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is not a safe pick if you want to disappear into the room. Its commanding leather and bright aldehydes announce a wearer who is unapologetically self-assured.Cuir de Russie
    This is vetiver for those who typically resist the ingredient. The Haitian root brings a green, mineral clarity that distinguishes it from more traditional expectations.Vetiver Extraordinaire

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Cuir de Russie vs. Vetiver Extraordinaire
    Cuir de RussieVetiver Extraordinaire
    1.7 oz$206.49fragrancenet

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