Fragrance comparison

Cixi Attar vs Instance Macaron de Framboesa

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cixi Attar

Tabacora Parfums

3.6712 votes

Rank #42,552 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Instance Macaron de Framboesa

Eudora

3.6414 votes

Rank #54,282 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cixi Attar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cixi Attar
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Instance Macaron de Framboesa
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cixi Attar4/5

Instance Macaron de Framboesa1/5

Ratings & consensus: Cixi Attar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cixi Attar
Sillage & projection: Cixi Attar
Value for money: Instance Macaron de Framboesa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cixi Attar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cixi AttarTabacora Parfums

Instance Macaron de FramboesaEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 28%Had 20%Want 52%

3.64/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 64%Had 17%Want 19%

Category winnerCixi AttarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

21%Love

29%Like

43%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityCixi Attar

SillageCixi Attar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value59

Category winnerInstance Macaron de FramboesaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

cinnamon77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

citrus83%

sweet65%

fresh spicy48%

rose30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachApricotRaspberryLemonBergamot

Heart

CinnamonTuberoseLilyCarnationRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodAmberBenzoin

Top20-30 mins

ApricotRaspberryStrawberryGrapefruitOrangeBergamotMandarinLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base3-5 hrs

AlmondVanillaBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesApricot, Raspberry, Lemon and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Instance Macaron de Framboesa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Casual 43%Work 27%Date 20%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,552

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#54,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCixi AttarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cixi Attar by Tabacora Parfums is a dense Oriental Floral fragrance that works effectively for both women and men. It was launched in 2018 and showcases the distinctive style of perfumer Christian Carbonnel. The scent opens with a thick blend of peach, apricot, and raspberry before transitioning into a warm heart of c…

Reviews →

Eudora Instance Macaron de Framboesa captures the sugary warmth of a Parisian pastry shop without becoming heavy. The first spritz hits with a sharp burst of tart raspberry, crushed strawberry, and sunny mandarin. That sharp fruitiness softens quickly. Within twenty minutes, a delicate heart of rose and jasmine settle…

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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, Cixi Attar or Instance Macaron de Framboesa?

Cixi Attar takes 4 of 5 categories. Cixi Attar is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Instance Macaron de Framboesa is rated 3.64/5 from 14 votes. Choose Cixi Attar for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Instance Macaron de Framboesa for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cixi Attar or Instance Macaron de Framboesa?

Cixi Attar lasts longest (Cixi Attar 64/100, Instance Macaron de Framboesa 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cixi Attar or Instance Macaron de Framboesa?

Cixi Attar projects furthest (Cixi Attar 64/100, Instance Macaron de Framboesa 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cixi Attar and Instance Macaron de Framboesa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Apricot, Raspberry, Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Cixi Attar or Instance Macaron de Framboesa better for summer or winter?

Cixi Attar suits daytime wear; Instance Macaron de Framboesa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cixi Attar and Instance Macaron de Framboesa?

Cixi Attar has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Raspberry and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Tuberose, Lily and Carnation, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. Instance Macaron de Framboesa has top notes of Apricot, Raspberry, Strawberry and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Almond, Vanilla, Benzoin and Amber.