Fragrance comparison

Ciel Rouge vs Star Confidence

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 193 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ciel Rouge

Rituals

3.92157 votes

Rank #8,307 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Star Confidence

Charlotte Tilbury

3.6136 votes

Rank #58,996 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciel Rouge takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ciel Rouge
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Star Confidence
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ciel Rouge5/7

Star Confidence1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ciel RougeRituals

Star ConfidenceCharlotte Tilbury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 34%

3.61/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerCiel RougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

125 votes

17%Love

42%Like

33%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerCiel RougeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCiel Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value32

Category winnerCiel RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantCranberryBergamot

Heart

RoseDavanaJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Blackcurrant

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacJasmineDavana

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Davana, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Star Confidence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer46

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night64

Category winnerStar ConfidenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#58,996

PerfumerJuliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCiel RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ciel Rouge by Rituals opens with a sharp, juicy burst of blackcurrant and cranberry, quickly smoothing into a floral heart of rose and jasmine. On skin, the dry-down is a warm, resinous blend of vanilla, patchouli, and sandalwood. It is an ideal companion for crisp autumn days when you want something fruity yet ground…

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Star Confidence opens with a dark, tart blackcurrant burst that immediately catches your attention. It feels rich. Within twenty minutes, heady jasmine sambac and honeyed davana take center stage, giving this modern floral a warm, wine-soaked depth. Earthy patchouli and oakmoss anchor the drydown, preventing the fruit…

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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 Rouge or Star Confidence?

Ciel Rouge takes 5 of 7 categories. Ciel Rouge is rated 3.92/5 from 157 votes; Star Confidence is rated 3.61/5 from 36 votes. Choose Ciel Rouge for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Star Confidence for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ciel Rouge or Star Confidence?

They last about the same: Ciel Rouge 59/100, Star Confidence 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ciel Rouge or Star Confidence?

Ciel Rouge projects furthest (Ciel Rouge 53/100, Star Confidence 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciel Rouge and Star Confidence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Davana, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Ciel Rouge or Star Confidence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Star Confidence is the stronger pick. For winter, Ciel Rouge is the stronger pick. Star Confidence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ciel Rouge and Star Confidence?

Ciel Rouge has top notes of Blackcurrant, Cranberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Davana and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Star Confidence has top notes of Blackcurrant, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine and Davana, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss.