Fragrance comparison

Cielo vs Sensuel

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 268 ratings analysed

Cielo

Byblos

3.73253 votes

Rank #8,253 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Sensuel

Vicky Tiel

3.9315 votes

Rank #22,128 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cielo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sensuel
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cielo2/4

Sensuel2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CieloByblos

SensuelVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 253 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerCieloRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

243 votes

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySensuel

SillageSensuel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

green77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

PepperNutmegGardeniaJasmine

Base

PatchouliVanilleCoconutSandalwoodMusk

Notes

VetyverSandalwoodMarigoldGreen NotesJasminePepperRaspberryVioletMuskVanilleCyclamenGardenia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPepper, Gardenia, Jasmine and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer35

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex35

Women61

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#22,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCieloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cielo by Byblos is a vibrant Floral Woody Musk that brings a fresh, spicy opening of mandarin and lily-of-the-valley. As it dries, it settles into a deep, warm base of patchouli, vanilla, and coconut. This 1997 release offers a bold, textured scent experience, ideal for cooler weather or evenings when you want a fragr…

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Vicky Tiel Sensuel opens with a burst of sweet raspberry and green leaves, settling into a powdery floral blend of violet, gardenia, and marigold. A woody base of sandalwood and vetiver grounds the initial sweetness, making it a solid choice for spring days when you want something clean yet earthy on your skin.

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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, Cielo or Sensuel?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cielo is rated 3.73/5 from 253 votes; Sensuel is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes. Choose Cielo for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sensuel for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cielo or Sensuel?

They last about the same: Sensuel 70/100, Cielo 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cielo or Sensuel?

Sensuel projects furthest (Sensuel 71/100, Cielo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cielo and Sensuel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Pepper, Gardenia, Jasmine and Vanille.

Is Cielo or Sensuel better for summer or winter?

Sensuel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cielo and Sensuel?

Cielo has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanille, Coconut and Sandalwood. Sensuel features Vetyver, Sandalwood, Marigold, Green Notes and Jasmine.