Fragrance comparison

Circe vs Terra

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 465 ratings analysed

Circe

Mazzolari

4.254 votes

Rank #59,534 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Terra

Rayhaan

4.38461 votes

Rank #276 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Circe0/4

Terra4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CirceMazzolari

TerraRayhaan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

4.38/ 5 · 461 votes

Have 96%Had 4%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

65%Love

20%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

461 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTerra

SillageTerra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value86

Category winnerTerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

smoky83%

rose74%

leather65%

fresh spicy56%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

balsamic65%

citrus56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy

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

CardamomelemiBergamotSichuan PepperLemon

Heart

PatchouliCorianderAniseCuminSaffronWormwoodGeraniumOrange Blossom

Base

FrankincenseVanillaBenzoinAmberOpoponaxOudLabdanumBirch

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Saffron, Birch and Benzoin. 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

Spring43

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews112

Category winnerTerraHigher 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…

Reviews →

Terra by Rayhaan is a resinous, spice-forward men's fragrance launched in 2025. It leans heavily into a dense combination of cardamom, saffron, and frankincense, resulting in a rich, warm profile suitable for cooler evenings. Its performance is notably robust, projecting strongly in outdoor settings, and it offers 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 Terra?

Terra takes 4 of 4 categories. Circe is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Terra is rated 4.38/5 from 461 votes. Choose Circe for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Terra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Circe or Terra?

Terra lasts longest (Terra 79/100, Circe 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Circe or Terra?

Terra projects furthest (Terra 72/100, Circe 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Circe and Terra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Saffron, Birch and Benzoin.

Is Circe or Terra better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Circe and Terra?

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. Terra has top notes of Cardamom, elemi, Bergamot and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Coriander, Anise and Cumin, a base of Frankincense, Vanilla, Benzoin and Amber.