Fragrance comparison

Camel vs Deep Island

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 2,289 ratings analysed

5 wins

Camel

Zoologist Perfumes

3.902,235 votes

Rank #1,297 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Deep Island

Simone Andreoli

3.5854 votes

Rank #13,568 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Camel takes 5 of 5 categories.

Camel
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Deep Island
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Camel5/5

Deep Island0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CamelZoologist Perfumes

Deep IslandSimone Andreoli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 2,235 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.58/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 8%Had 7%Want 85%

Category winnerCamelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

1,738 votes

25%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCamel

SillageCamel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCamelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

woody69%

musky61%

musky100%

amber86%

powdery72%

warm spicy58%

balsamic44%

sweet30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, musky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Dried FruitsDatesOlibanumRose

Heart

MyrhhIncenseAmberCinnamonCedarJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

CivetAgarwood (Oud)MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiver

Notes

MuskMyrhhIncense

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrhh, Incense and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring78

Summer44

Fall100

Winter11

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex57

Women8

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,297

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews397

Overall rank#13,568

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerCamelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Camel opens with dried fruits, incense and warm spice, then settles into a resinous amber with woods, musk and a touch of animalic roughness. It feels dry rather than syrupy on many wearers, with dates, frankincense and soft smoke doing most of the work. This is a strong sample-first scent. It suits cold weather, even…

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Deep Island is a dry, musky incense scent with a soft amber glow and a powdery finish. Myrrh and incense give it a smoky, meditative feel, while musk keeps it close to the skin and slightly warm. It suits wearers who like quiet, resinous fragrances more than loud sweetness. Based on the available data, it tends to fit…

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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, Camel or Deep Island?

Camel takes 5 of 5 categories. Camel is rated 3.90/5 from 2,235 votes; Deep Island is rated 3.58/5 from 54 votes. Choose Camel for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Deep Island for a musky and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Camel or Deep Island?

Camel lasts longest (Camel 74/100, Deep Island 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Camel or Deep Island?

Camel projects furthest (Camel 63/100, Deep Island 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Camel and Deep Island smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Myrhh, Incense and Musk.

Is Camel or Deep Island better for summer or winter?

Deep Island suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Camel and Deep Island?

Camel has top notes of Dried Fruits, Dates, Olibanum and Rose, heart notes of Myrhh, Incense, Amber and Cinnamon, a base of Civet, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Sandalwood. Deep Island features Musk, Myrhh and Incense.