Fragrance comparison

Cimmerian vs Waves

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Cimmerian

INVERSO PROFUMI

4.577 votes

Rank #22,233 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Waves

Zodiac

5.001 votes

Rank #52,122 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Waves takes 2 of 4 categories.

Cimmerian
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Waves
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cimmerian1/4

Waves2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CimmerianINVERSO PROFUMI

WavesZodiac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

86%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityWaves

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value100

Category winnerWavesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

rum84%

leather77%

amber69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

woody86%

leather72%

violet58%

warm spicy44%

animalic30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, leather and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesRumCedarwoodDried Plum

Heart

VetiverPatchouliVioletNutmeg

Base

LeatherAmberVanillaOud

Top

Spices

Heart

Powdery NotesViolet

Base

Woody NotesLeather

InformationalShared notesSpices, Violet and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#52,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCimmerianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cimmerian by INVERSO PROFUMI is a striking Oriental Woody fragrance that centers on dark, resinous accords. It opens with a potent mix of rum and spices before settling into a warm, leathery heart. Ideal for colder months, this composition offers a bold, sophisticated presence for those who enjoy depth and longevity i…

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Waves leans powdery, woody and lightly leathery, with a violet softness that keeps the spicy opening from feeling too rough. It reads dry rather than sweet, and the overall texture sounds closer to suede and woods than bright aromatics. Based on the limited performance evidence available, it can wear with strong prese…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cimmerian or Waves?

Waves takes 2 of 4 categories. Cimmerian is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes; Waves is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cimmerian for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Waves for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cimmerian or Waves?

Waves lasts longest (Waves 80/100, Cimmerian 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cimmerian or Waves?

Projection is very close: Cimmerian 75/100, Waves 75/100 for sillage.

Do Cimmerian and Waves smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Violet and Leather.

Is Cimmerian or Waves better for summer or winter?

Cimmerian suits evening wear; Waves suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cimmerian and Waves?

Cimmerian has top notes of Spices, Rum, Cedarwood and Dried Plum, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Leather, Amber, Vanilla and Oud. Waves has top notes of Spices, heart notes of Powdery Notes and Violet, a base of Woody Notes and Leather.