Ciel de Paris vs It Factor
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ciel de Paris takes 4 of 7 categories.
Ciel de ParisChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
It FactorChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ciel de Paris4/7
It Factor2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ciel de Paris
- Community sentiment
- Ciel de Paris
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Ciel de Paris
- Value for money
- It Factor
- Versatility
- Ciel de Paris
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- It Factor
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ciel de ParisMémoires D'amourIt FactorDossierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%
4.02/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%
Category winnerCiel de ParisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
40%Love
35%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerCiel de ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageCiel de Paris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIt FactorBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
fruity92%
tuberose84%
powdery77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
vanilla100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
amber69%
woody61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery, warm spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PeachKiwiCoconutCardamomBergamotGrapefruitApple
Heart
TuberoseVioletIncenseRoseJasmineLily of the ValleyPink Pepper
Base
CaramelPatchouliMuskVetiverAmberVanillaSandal
Top15-30 mins
CardamomGinger
Heart2-3 hrs
IncenseVioletMusk
Base6-8 hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaBrown sugarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Violet, Incense and Musk. Durations are only published for It Factor, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer43
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night45
Spring24
Summer17
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night89
Category winnerCiel de ParisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,827
PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#33,187
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIt FactorHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCiel de Paris by Mémoires D'amour opens with a radiant burst of peach, kiwi, and coconut, brightened by bergamot and a warm touch of cardamom. Master perfumer Pierre-Constantin Guéros crafts a rich floral heart where creamy tuberose meets jasmine and powdery violet. Designed for sunny spring afternoons, the scent shif…
Reviews →Opens with a lively spark of crushed cardamom pods and freshly grated ginger that cuts through the air like a warm mug of spiced chai. As the opening heat settles, a gentle layer of smoky incense mingles with powdery violet and clean musk, softening the initial zing. The real comfort lands in the base, where carameliz…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ciel de Paris or It Factor?
Ciel de Paris takes 4 of 7 categories. Ciel de Paris is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes; It Factor is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose Ciel de Paris for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose It Factor for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ciel de Paris or It Factor?
They last about the same: Ciel de Paris 64/100, It Factor 64/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Ciel de Paris or It Factor?
Ciel de Paris projects furthest (Ciel de Paris 59/100, It Factor 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ciel de Paris and It Factor smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Violet, Incense and Musk.
Is Ciel de Paris or It Factor better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ciel de Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, It Factor is the stronger pick. Ciel de Paris suits daytime wear; It Factor suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ciel de Paris and It Factor?
Ciel de Paris has top notes of Peach, Kiwi, Coconut and Cardamom, heart notes of Tuberose, Violet, Incense and Rose, a base of Caramel, Patchouli, Musk and Vetiver. It Factor has top notes of Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Violet and Musk, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Brown sugar and Sandalwood.
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