Fragrance comparison

Circe vs Cuir Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Circe

Mazzolari

4.254 votes

Rank #59,534 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Cuir Rose

Oak Essentials

3.504 votes

Rank #68,323 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir Rose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Circe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Cuir Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Circe1/4

Cuir Rose3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CirceMazzolari

Cuir RoseOak Essentials

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCuir Rose

SillageCuir Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCuir RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

smoky83%

rose74%

leather65%

fresh spicy56%

rose100%

floral83%

citrus65%

amber48%

fruity30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both rose and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumSaffronRose Petals

Heart

BirchTurkish RoseIncense

Base

BenzoinOudAmber

Top

Italian TangerineSaffronCassis

Heart

White LeatherTurkish Rose

Base

Blonde WoodsAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Turkish Rose and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,323

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCirceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Circe by Mazzolari is a warm rose, saffron and smoke fragrance with an ambered oud base. The opening feels spicy and slightly aromatic, then the Turkish rose and incense bring a darker, textured heart. It should suit someone who likes rose fragrances with warmth, resin and a leathery smoky edge. With limited wear feed…

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Cuir Rose by Oak Essentials is a smooth, modern rose fragrance that balances floral sweetness with clean suede and warm spice. It opens with a bright splash of Italian tangerine and tart cassis berries, quickly grounded by a dusting of dry saffron. At the center sits a blooming Turkish rose wrapped in soft white leath…

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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, Circe or Cuir Rose?

Cuir Rose takes 3 of 4 categories. Circe is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Cuir Rose is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Circe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Cuir Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Circe or Cuir Rose?

Cuir Rose lasts longest (Cuir Rose 65/100, Circe 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Circe or Cuir Rose?

Cuir Rose projects furthest (Cuir Rose 63/100, Circe 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Circe and Cuir Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Turkish Rose and Amber.

Is Circe or Cuir Rose better for summer or winter?

Circe suits day or night wear; Cuir Rose suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Circe and Cuir Rose?

Circe has top notes of Geranium, Saffron and Rose Petals, heart notes of Birch, Turkish Rose and Incense, a base of Benzoin, Oud and Amber. Cuir Rose has top notes of Italian Tangerine, Saffron and Cassis, heart notes of White Leather and Turkish Rose, a base of Blonde Woods and Amber.