Fragrance comparison

Circe vs Soir d'Оrient

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,382 ratings analysed

Circe

Mazzolari

4.254 votes

Rank #58,891 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Soir d'Оrient

Sisley

3.891,378 votes

Rank #27,688 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soir d'Оrient takes 4 of 4 categories.

Circe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Soir d'Оrient
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Circe0/4

Soir d'Оrient4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Soir d'Оrient
Sillage & projection: Soir d'Оrient
Value for money: Soir d'Оrient
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Soir d'Оrient

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CirceMazzolari

Soir d'ОrientSisley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

3.89/ 5 · 1,378 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

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

36%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

1,378 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySoir d'Оrient

SillageSoir d'Оrient

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value40

Category winnerSoir d'ОrientBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

smoky83%

rose74%

leather65%

fresh spicy56%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and rose

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

SaffronIran GalbanumItalian Lemon

Heart

Turkish RoseBlack PepperGeranium

Base

IncensePatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Saffron, Turkish Rose and Incense. 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

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men8

Unisex49

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,688

PerfumerOlivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSoir d'ОrientHigher 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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Soir d'Orient is a dry, spicy rose wrapped in saffron, incense, and patchouli. It opens sharp and aromatic, then settles into a smoky floral amber with a polished, evening feel. It usually suits cooler weather, dressed-up settings, and wearers who enjoy unsweetened oriental fragrances. The style leans mature, distinc…

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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 Soir d'Оrient?

Soir d'Оrient takes 4 of 4 categories. Circe is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Soir d'Оrient is rated 3.89/5 from 1,378 votes. Choose Circe for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Soir d'Оrient for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Circe or Soir d'Оrient?

Soir d'Оrient lasts longest (Soir d'Оrient 75/100, Circe 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Circe or Soir d'Оrient?

Soir d'Оrient projects furthest (Soir d'Оrient 70/100, Circe 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Circe and Soir d'Оrient smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and rose accords. Common notes include Geranium, Saffron, Turkish Rose and Incense.

Is Circe or Soir d'Оrient better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Circe and Soir d'Оrient?

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. Soir d'Оrient has top notes of Saffron, Iran Galbanum and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Incense, Patchouli and Sandalwood.