Fragrance comparison

Concipio vs Masquerade

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

Concipio

Lumi

3.7056 votes

Rank #19,213 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Masquerade

Criminal Elements

3.9111 votes

Rank #57,183 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masquerade takes 3 of 5 categories.

Concipio
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Masquerade
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Concipio2/5

Masquerade3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ConcipioLumi

MasqueradeCriminal Elements

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

Category winnerMasqueradeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

30%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

27%Love

45%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMasquerade

SillageMasquerade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value58

Category winnerConcipioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

coconut77%

caramel69%

powdery61%

amber100%

smoky90%

fruity80%

green70%

powdery60%

vanilla50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoconutPeachMandarin

Heart

VanillaCaramelTuberoseJasmine

Base

ResinsMuskAmberPatchouli

Notes

AmberPeachSmokeBlack TeaResinsVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeach, Vanilla, Resins and Amber. Durations are only published for Masquerade, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall93

Winter73

Day100

Night56

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men18

Unisex55

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#57,183

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerConcipioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Concipio by Lumi is a bold unisex Oriental Vanilla that thrives on contrasts. Tropical coconut and juicy peach meet a heart of rich caramel and tuberose, anchored by a deep base of resins and patchouli. It is an ideal pick for those who enjoy gourmand profiles with a resinous, sophisticated edge that persists through …

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Masquerade by Criminal Elements opens with a burst of ripe, juicy peach cut cleanly by astringent black tea leaves. As the initial fruitiness settles on your skin, a veil of genuine sweet smoke rises up, evoking dried wood curls smoldering over an open hearth. The base develops into a cozy, resinous bed of golden ambe…

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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, Concipio or Masquerade?

Masquerade takes 3 of 5 categories. Concipio is rated 3.70/5 from 56 votes; Masquerade is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Concipio for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Masquerade for a amber and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Concipio or Masquerade?

Masquerade lasts longest (Masquerade 78/100, Concipio 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Concipio or Masquerade?

Masquerade projects furthest (Masquerade 66/100, Concipio 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Concipio and Masquerade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Vanilla, Resins and Amber.

Is Concipio or Masquerade better for summer or winter?

Concipio suits daytime wear; Masquerade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Concipio and Masquerade?

Concipio has top notes of Coconut, Peach and Mandarin, heart notes of Vanilla, Caramel, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Resins, Musk, Amber and Patchouli. Masquerade features Amber, Peach, Smoke, Black Tea and Resins.