Fragrance comparison

Ciel vs Miriam

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 601 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ciel

Ulric de Varens

4.18408 votes

Rank #5,464 VanillaPowdery

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Miriam

Tableau de Parfums

3.96193 votes

Rank #6,574 PowderyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ciel
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Miriam
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ciel4/7

Miriam3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ciel
Community sentiment: Ciel
Longevity: Miriam
Sillage & projection: Miriam
Value for money: Ciel
Versatility: Miriam
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

MiriamTableau de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 408 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 35%Had 16%Want 49%

Category winnerCielRating 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

45%Love

30%Like

1%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

135 votes

Category winnerCielMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMiriam

SillageMiriam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCielBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery88%

iris77%

rose65%

violet53%

amber42%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

violet84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both vanilla, powdery and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanilleIrisRoseAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Ylang-YlangViolet LeafVioletIrisVanilleTonka BeanAmberRoseGeraniumSandalwoodLavenderCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring52

Summer19

Fall100

Winter81

Day68

Night100

Category winnerMiriamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

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

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#6,574

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews32

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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Miriam feels like a found treasure from a 1940s vanity. Andy Tauer created this to mirror the golden age of cinema, and it opens with a massive fizz of aldehydes. It quickly settles into a powdery violet and iris heart that feels expensive and lived-in. This is for the person who wants a vintage floral that actually l…

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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 Miriam?

Ciel takes 4 of 7 categories. Ciel is rated 4.18/5 from 408 votes; Miriam is rated 3.96/5 from 193 votes. Choose Ciel for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Miriam for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ciel or Miriam?

Miriam lasts longest (Miriam 79/100, Ciel 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ciel or Miriam?

Miriam projects furthest (Miriam 66/100, Ciel 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciel and Miriam smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Vanille, Iris, Rose and Amber.

Is Ciel or Miriam better for summer or winter?

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