Fragrance comparison

Ciel vs Whimsical

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 419 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ciel

Ulric de Varens

4.18408 votes

Rank #5,464 VanillaPowdery

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Whimsical

Revlon

3.8211 votes

Rank #43,952 IrisWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciel takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ciel
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whimsical
Choose it for a iris and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ciel4/5

Whimsical1/5

Ratings & consensus: Ciel
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ciel
Sillage & projection: Whimsical
Value for money: Ciel
Versatility: Not scored
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

WhimsicalRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 408 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 22%Want 72%

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

27%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCiel

SillageWhimsical

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCielBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery88%

iris77%

rose65%

violet53%

amber42%

iris100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

floral77%

ozonic69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both iris, powdery and rose

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

Violet LeafGeraniumBlack CurrantPepperMignonette

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskAmberVanilleResin

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

Spring100

Summer40

Fall40

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#43,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Whimsical by Revlon is a floral green fragrance for women that evokes a romantic and delicate mood. It opens with bright notes of violet leaf, black currant, and pepper. The heart reveals iris and lily-of-the-valley, settling into a base of musk and vanilla. This is a subtle, polite scent best suited for light spring …

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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 Whimsical?

Ciel takes 4 of 5 categories. Ciel is rated 4.18/5 from 408 votes; Whimsical is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Ciel for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whimsical for a iris and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ciel or Whimsical?

Ciel lasts longest (Ciel 57/100, Whimsical 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ciel or Whimsical?

Whimsical projects furthest (Whimsical 63/100, Ciel 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciel and Whimsical smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris, powdery and rose accords. Common notes include Vanille, Iris, Rose and Amber.

Is Ciel or Whimsical better for summer or winter?

Ciel suits daytime wear; Whimsical suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ciel and Whimsical?

Ciel features Vanille, Iris, Rose and Amber. Whimsical has top notes of Violet Leaf, Geranium, Black Currant and Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Resin.