Fragrance comparison

Circe vs Isis Deep

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

Circe

VeraLab

3.7991 votes

Rank #32,382 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Isis Deep

Marks & Spencer

3.336 votes

Rank #62,706 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Circe
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Isis Deep
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Circe2/4

Isis Deep2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CirceVeraLab

Isis DeepMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 34%

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 10%Had 19%Want 71%

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

0%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityIsis Deep

SillageIsis Deep

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus88%

sweet77%

almond65%

powdery53%

nutty42%

citrus100%

white floral83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

green30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotNeroli

Heart2-3 hrs

Star JasmineFruits

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskAlmondBenzoin

Category winnerCirceLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer65

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

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

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,706

PerfumerNot listed

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 →

Marks & Spencer Isis Deep is a breezy floral aquatic eau de toilette that blends bright Mediterranean citrus with dewy white petals. The first spray brings a sharp burst of lime and tart bergamot, rapidly softened by green neroli. It feels crisp and cleansing, much like a cool splash of water on a warm morning. As the…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Circe or Isis Deep?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Circe is rated 3.79/5 from 91 votes; Isis Deep is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Circe for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Isis Deep for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Circe or Isis Deep?

Isis Deep lasts longest (Isis Deep 80/100, Circe 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Circe or Isis Deep?

Isis Deep projects furthest (Isis Deep 81/100, Circe 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Circe and Isis Deep smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime and Almond.

Is Circe or Isis Deep better for summer or winter?

Circe suits daytime wear; Isis Deep suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Circe and Isis Deep?

Circe has top notes of Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Candied Orange, Vanilla and Almond, a base of Tonka Bean and Musk. Isis Deep has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Star Jasmine and Fruits, a base of White Musk, Almond and Benzoin.