Fragrance comparison

Cirrus vs Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

Cirrus

Soma Parfums

3.8025 votes

Rank #35,781 AromaticWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum

L'Occitane en Provence

4.17123 votes

Rank #12,272 Warm SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cirrus
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cirrus3/7

Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Cirrus
Sillage & projection: Cirrus
Value for money: Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Cirrus
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CirrusSoma Parfums

Karité Corsé Eau de ParfumL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

4.17/ 5 · 123 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerKarité Corsé Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

42%Love

41%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerKarité Corsé Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCirrus

SillageCirrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value49

Category winnerKarité Corsé Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

iris84%

lavender77%

musky69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

cacao74%

iris65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBlack CurrantSageBergamotCardamom

Heart

OrrisPink PepperPatchouli

Base

MuskVetiverAmberVanilla

Top15-30 mins

CardamomBlack PepperSageBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Shea NutsCacaoCoffee

Base6-8+ hrs

OrrisCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesSage, Bergamot, Cardamom and Orris. Durations are only published for Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall89

Winter22

Day100

Night50

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerCirrusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men64

Unisex34

Women3

Date 38%Casual 28%Work 21%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#12,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerKarité Corsé Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cirrus by Soma Parfums combines crisp bergamot and herbaceous lavender with a dark slice of black currant in the opening. As it sits on skin, powdery orris and pink pepper bring a clean, soapy texture before drying down into warm musk, vetiver, and subtle vanilla. It suits cool spring mornings and professional office …

Reviews →

Cardamom hits immediately. A brisk rush of cracked black pepper and bitter bergamot follows within seconds. It wakes the senses. Within twenty minutes, that sharp opening yields to roasted shea nuts, dark cacao, and freshly brewed coffee grounds. The aroma feels deeply nutty yet remarkably dry. No sugary syrup here. E…

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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, Cirrus or Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum?

Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Cirrus is rated 3.80/5 from 25 votes; Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum is rated 4.17/5 from 123 votes. Choose Cirrus for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cirrus or Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum?

Cirrus lasts longest (Cirrus 66/100, Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cirrus or Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum?

Cirrus projects furthest (Cirrus 55/100, Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cirrus and Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and iris accords. Common notes include Sage, Bergamot, Cardamom and Orris.

Is Cirrus or Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cirrus is the stronger pick. For winter, Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Cirrus suits daytime wear; Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cirrus and Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum?

Cirrus has top notes of Lavender, Black Currant, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris, Pink Pepper and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Amber and Vanilla. Karité Corsé Eau de Parfum has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Shea Nuts, Cacao and Coffee, a base of Orris, Cedar and Vetiver.