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Civet vs Ipazia

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

Updated 2,007 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Civet takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Civet

    Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • Ipazia

    Choose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Civet4/5
Ipazia1/5
Ratings & consensus
Civet
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Civet
Sillage & projection
Civet
Value for money
Ipazia
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Civet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CivetZoologist Perfumes
IpaziaCerchi Nell’Acqua
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 1,996 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
3.55/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 16%Had 4%Want 80%
Category winnerCivetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
33%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate

1,613 votes

27%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
36%Dislike
0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate64
Category winners

LongevityCivet

SillageCivet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value50
Category winnerIpaziaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
musky92%
warm spicy84%
animalic77%
floral69%
woody61%
citrus100%
mossy92%
woody84%
earthy77%
tuberose69%
white floral61%
Scent match13%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
CivetResinsTuberoseSpicesCoffeeYlang-YlangIncenseCarnationOakmossFrangipaniRussian LeatherMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
OakmossTuberoseMimosaPetitgrainBergamotWoodsy NotesLemonOrangeTangerineRoseAmberSpices

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Spices and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Ipazia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer40
Fall40
Winter40
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men20
Unisex57
Women23
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#802

PerfumerShelley Waddington

Launched—

Reviews333

Overall rank#62,722

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCivetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Civet is a rich, vintage-leaning amber floral with spices, resins, musk and a distinctly old-school polish. It opens sharp, citrusy and warm, then settles into a dense mix of powder, florals, balsams and soft animalic warmth. This suits shoppers who enjoy retro French-style perfumery, textured florals and a little str…

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Cerchi Nell’Acqua Ipazia delivers an invigorating shock of sharp Mediterranean sunlight. The opening hits fast. Bitter petitgrain, zesty bergamot, and tart lemon spray out with a brief five-minute solvent punch before settling down into smooth yellow citrus oils. From there, the composition takes an unexpected vintage…

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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, Civet or Ipazia?

Civet takes 4 of 5 categories. Civet is rated 3.91/5 from 1,996 votes; Ipazia is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Civet for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Ipazia for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Civet or Ipazia?

Civet lasts longest (Civet 80/100, Ipazia 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Civet or Ipazia?

Civet projects furthest (Civet 68/100, Ipazia 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Civet and Ipazia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Spices and Oakmoss.

Is Civet or Ipazia better for summer or winter?

Ipazia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Civet and Ipazia?

Civet features Civet, Resins, Tuberose, Spices and Coffee. Ipazia features Oakmoss, Tuberose, Mimosa, Petitgrain and Bergamot.

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