Fragrance comparison

Circe vs Brume d'Ivoire

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

Circe

VeraLab

3.7991 votes

Rank #32,382 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Brume d'Ivoire

Élixir Privé

4.605 votes

Rank #43,439 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brume d'Ivoire takes 3 of 4 categories.

Circe
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Brume d'Ivoire
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Circe1/4

Brume d'Ivoire3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Brume d'Ivoire
Sillage & projection: Brume d'Ivoire
Value for money: Brume d'Ivoire
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

CirceVeraLab

Brume d'IvoireÉlixir Privé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 34%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

91 votes

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityBrume d'Ivoire

SillageBrume d'Ivoire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value69

Category winnerBrume d'IvoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus88%

sweet77%

almond65%

powdery53%

nutty42%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLime

Heart2-4 hrs

Candied OrangeVanillaAlmond

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanMusk

Top

PineappleAlmondMandarin OrangeLimeJasmineRose

Heart

HoneyPink PepperLicoriceVanillaAmberwoodSandalwood

Base

White MuskClovesPatchouliTonka BeanBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLime, Vanilla, Almond and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Circe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer65

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

Casual 37%Work 27%Date 24%Party 12%

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,439

PerfumerSarah Burri

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCirceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

VeraLab Circe opens with a sharp flash of zesty lime and bergamot that quickly gives way to a sweet, bakery-like warmth. Think of golden Italian pastry dough infused with candied orange peel and crushed almond flour. As the sharp citrus fizz evaporates over the first twenty minutes, a rich blanket of dark vanilla and …

Reviews →

Brume d'Ivoire by Élixir Privé kicks off with a bright, juicy splash of pineapple, zesty lime, and sweet almond before settling into a warm, creamy embrace. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, cozy golden honey, spicy licorice, and velvety vanilla take over, wrapping around a sturdy base of sandalwood and amberwood…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Circe or Brume d'Ivoire?

Brume d'Ivoire takes 3 of 4 categories. Circe is rated 3.79/5 from 91 votes; Brume d'Ivoire is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Circe for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Brume d'Ivoire for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Circe or Brume d'Ivoire?

Brume d'Ivoire lasts longest (Brume d'Ivoire 72/100, Circe 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Circe or Brume d'Ivoire?

Brume d'Ivoire projects furthest (Brume d'Ivoire 70/100, Circe 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Circe and Brume d'Ivoire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Vanilla, Almond and Tonka Bean.

Is Circe or Brume d'Ivoire better for summer or winter?

Circe suits daytime wear; Brume d'Ivoire suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Circe and Brume d'Ivoire?

Circe has top notes of Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Candied Orange, Vanilla and Almond, a base of Tonka Bean and Musk. Brume d'Ivoire has top notes of Pineapple, Almond, Mandarin Orange and Lime, heart notes of Honey, Pink Pepper, Licorice and Vanilla, a base of White Musk, Cloves, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.