Fragrance comparison

Circe vs Sur Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Circe

Mazzolari

4.254 votes

Rank #59,534 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Sur Oud

Maison Wolf Parfumeur

5.001 votes

Rank #56,377 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sur Oud takes 4 of 4 categories.

Circe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sur Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Circe0/4

Sur Oud4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CirceMazzolari

Sur OudMaison Wolf Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

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

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySur Oud

SillageSur Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value88

Category winnerSur OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

smoky83%

rose74%

leather65%

fresh spicy56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

rose84%

smoky77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match79%Very similar · both amber, warm spicy and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumSaffronRose Petals

Heart

BirchTurkish RoseIncense

Base

BenzoinOudAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

IncenseBirchRose

Heart3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodGeraniumAmber

Base8 to 12+ hours

BlackberrySaffronOud

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Saffron, Birch and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Sur Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSur OudHigher 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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Sur Oud by Maison Wolf Parfumeur is an intense woody spicy fragrance centered on rich resins, dark woods, and tart fruit. It opens with sharp birch smoke, dry incense, and a velvety rose note. As it settles, warm amber and creamy sandalwood soften the bracing bite of geranium. The deep dry-down pairs bitter saffron an…

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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 Sur Oud?

Sur Oud takes 4 of 4 categories. Circe is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Sur Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Circe for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sur Oud for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Circe or Sur Oud?

Sur Oud lasts longest (Sur Oud 100/100, Circe 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Circe or Sur Oud?

Sur Oud projects furthest (Sur Oud 88/100, Circe 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Circe and Sur Oud smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and smoky accords. Common notes include Geranium, Saffron, Birch and Turkish Rose.

Is Circe or Sur Oud better for summer or winter?

Circe suits day or night wear; Sur Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Circe and Sur Oud?

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. Sur Oud has top notes of Incense, Birch and Rose, heart notes of Sandalwood, Geranium and Amber, a base of Blackberry, Saffron and Oud.