Fragrance comparison

Ciel vs Canturi

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 478 ratings analysed

Ciel

Ulric de Varens

4.18408 votes

Rank #5,464 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Canturi

Stefano Canturi

4.3470 votes

Rank #28,013 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Canturi takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ciel
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Canturi
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ciel2/7

Canturi5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CielUlric de Varens

CanturiStefano Canturi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 408 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.34/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

Category winnerCanturiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

408 votes

49%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerCanturiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCanturi

SillageCanturi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value78

Category winnerCielBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery88%

iris77%

rose65%

violet53%

amber42%

woody100%

earthy92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanilleIrisRoseAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeNeroliBergamot

Heart

PatchouliVetiverRoseJasmineAmberMuskIrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossVanilleVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesVanille, Iris, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Ciel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day100

Night79

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day81

Night100

Category winnerCanturiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Casual 46%Work 32%Date 16%Party 7%

Men9

Unisex55

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#28,013

PerfumerKevin Verspoor

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCielHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The first puff of Ciel by Ulric de Varens brings an unmistakable cloud of cosmetic talcum powder. It hits immediately. A gentle warmth follows, led by creamy Bourbon vanilla and sweet Ispahan rose petals that soften the opening sharpness. As the scent settles on skin, powdery iris root steps forward, providing an eart…

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Canturi by Stefano Canturi brings a bold, retro chypre vibe into the modern world with an energetic splash of bright Italian bergamot, sweet mandarin, and fresh neroli. As the zesty opening settles on skin, it unfolds into a rich floral heart of earthy patchouli, powdery iris, velvety rose, and blooming jasmine. The b…

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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, Ciel or Canturi?

Canturi takes 5 of 7 categories. Ciel is rated 4.18/5 from 408 votes; Canturi is rated 4.34/5 from 70 votes. Choose Ciel for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Canturi for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ciel or Canturi?

Canturi lasts longest (Canturi 71/100, Ciel 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ciel or Canturi?

Canturi projects furthest (Canturi 58/100, Ciel 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciel and Canturi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Vanille, Iris, Rose and Amber.

Is Ciel or Canturi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Canturi is the stronger pick. For winter, Ciel is the stronger pick. Ciel suits daytime wear; Canturi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ciel and Canturi?

Ciel features Vanille, Iris, Rose and Amber. Canturi has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vanille and Virginia Cedar.