Fragrance comparison

Circe vs Sumu Woman

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

Circe

VeraLab

3.7991 votes

Rank #32,382 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sumu Woman

Nabeel

4.502 votes

Rank #50,701 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sumu Woman takes 2 of 3 categories.

Circe
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Sumu Woman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Circe1/3

Sumu Woman2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sumu Woman
Sillage & projection: Sumu Woman
Value for money: Not scored
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

Sumu WomanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 34%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySumu Woman

SillageSumu Woman

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%

fruity100%

sweet88%

vanilla77%

citrus65%

rose53%

powdery42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet 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

Big StrawberryApplePineappleAlmondLimePlumBergamotGinger

Heart

RoseGardeniaCarnationJuniperJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaWhite MuskTonka BeanCedarSandalwoodAmbergrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Vanilla and Almond. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,701

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 …

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Nabeel Sumu Woman serves up a dense blend of sweet strawberry and vanilla, offset by a sharp bite of bergamot and fresh ginger. This floral fruity gourmand operates as a cozy cold-weather scent, wearing best in crisp autumn air. Its woody base of cedar and cypriol oil prevents the rich fruit notes from becoming overly…

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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 Sumu Woman?

Sumu Woman takes 2 of 3 categories. Circe is rated 3.79/5 from 91 votes; Sumu Woman is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Circe for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Sumu Woman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Circe or Sumu Woman?

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

Which projects more, Circe or Sumu Woman?

Sumu Woman projects furthest (Sumu Woman 63/100, Circe 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Circe and Sumu Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Vanilla and Almond.

Is Circe or Sumu Woman better for summer or winter?

Circe suits daytime wear; Sumu Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Circe and Sumu Woman?

Circe has top notes of Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Candied Orange, Vanilla and Almond, a base of Tonka Bean and Musk. Sumu Woman has top notes of Big Strawberry, Apple, Pineapple and Almond, heart notes of Rose, Gardenia, Carnation and Juniper, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Tonka Bean and Cedar.