Fragrance comparison

Fenix vs Viaje a Ceylan Mujer

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 106 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fenix

L'Arc

4.0426 votes

Rank #37,888 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Viaje a Ceylan Mujer

Adolfo Dominguez

3.8680 votes

Rank #11,538 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fenix takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fenix
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Viaje a Ceylan Mujer
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fenix4/7

Viaje a Ceylan Mujer3/7

Ratings & consensus: Fenix
Community sentiment: Fenix
Longevity: Fenix
Sillage & projection: Fenix
Value for money: Viaje a Ceylan Mujer
Versatility: Viaje a Ceylan Mujer
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Viaje a Ceylan Mujer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FenixL'Arc

Viaje a Ceylan MujerAdolfo Dominguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

3.86/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 44%Had 21%Want 35%

Category winnerFenixRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

19%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

26%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerFenixMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFenix

SillageFenix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value71

Category winnerViaje a Ceylan MujerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus90%

amber80%

warm spicy70%

musky60%

powdery50%

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

SpicesAromatic Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesAmberMusk

Top

Green LeavesLemonSea NotesGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineRoseOsmanthusSpices

Base

PatchouliMuskMossAmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesLemon, Spices, Woody Notes and Amber. Durations are only published for Fenix, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer40

Fall100

Winter93

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer95

Fall95

Winter53

Day100

Night35

Category winnerViaje a Ceylan MujerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#11,538

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerViaje a Ceylan MujerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fenix by L'Arc opens with an invigorating burst of sweet orange and tart lemon, immediately joined by warm culinary spices and gentle aromatic notes. Rather than smelling like sharp floor cleaner, the citrus feels round, juicy, and lightly candied, evoking the warm aroma of an artisan bakery counter in early autumn. A…

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Viaje a Ceylan Mujer by Adolfo Dominguez is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Viaje a Ceylan Mujer was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Green Leaves, Lemon, Sea Notes and Grapefruit; middle notes are Jasmine, Rose, Osmanthus and Spices; base notes are Patchouli, Musk,…

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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, Fenix or Viaje a Ceylan Mujer?

Fenix takes 4 of 7 categories. Fenix is rated 4.04/5 from 26 votes; Viaje a Ceylan Mujer is rated 3.86/5 from 80 votes. Choose Fenix for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Viaje a Ceylan Mujer for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fenix or Viaje a Ceylan Mujer?

Fenix lasts longest (Fenix 84/100, Viaje a Ceylan Mujer 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fenix or Viaje a Ceylan Mujer?

Fenix projects furthest (Fenix 71/100, Viaje a Ceylan Mujer 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fenix and Viaje a Ceylan Mujer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Spices, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is Fenix or Viaje a Ceylan Mujer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Viaje a Ceylan Mujer is the stronger pick. For winter, Fenix is the stronger pick. Fenix suits evening wear; Viaje a Ceylan Mujer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fenix and Viaje a Ceylan Mujer?

Fenix has top notes of Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Spices and Aromatic Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Musk. Viaje a Ceylan Mujer has top notes of Green Leaves, Lemon, Sea Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Osmanthus and Spices, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Moss and Amber.