Il Ciel vs Pyrus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pyrus takes 3 of 4 categories.
Il CielChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
PyrusChoose it for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Il Ciel1/4
Pyrus3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pyrus
- Sillage & projection
- Pyrus
- Value for money
- Pyrus
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Il Ciel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Il CielILMIN ParfumsPyrusCriminal ElementsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%
3.70/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
50%Love
10%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
15%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPyrus
SillagePyrus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPyrusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
lavender100%
fruity92%
salty84%
woody77%
marine69%
fresh61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PineappleBlood OrangeApplePear
Heart
JasmineVioletLavenderGeranium
Base
PatchouliVanillaCedarAmberTonka Bean
Notes
LavenderSaltPearAppleWalnutDriftwood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesApple, Pear and Lavender. Durations are only published for Pyrus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer80
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night57
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,336
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#60,060
PerfumerCorey Newcombe
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIl CielHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIl Ciel is a fruity citrus aromatic that opens bright and juicy, then settles into a soft floral and lavender heart before drying down into sweet woods and vanilla. The pineapple and blood orange give it an easy, modern lift, while patchouli, tonka and amber add warmth and a slightly creamy finish. If you like clean, …
Reviews →Pyrus by Criminal Elements offers a refreshing coastal take on fruit, pairing crisp sliced pear and tart green apple with an airy splash of sea salt. Rather than turning into a syrupy dessert, the fruit sits over clean driftwood, dry aromatic lavender, and savory crushed walnut. This balance keeps the sweetness in che…
Reviews →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, Il Ciel or Pyrus?
Pyrus takes 3 of 4 categories. Il Ciel is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Pyrus is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes. Choose Il Ciel for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Pyrus for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Il Ciel or Pyrus?
Pyrus lasts longest (Pyrus 69/100, Il Ciel 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Il Ciel or Pyrus?
Pyrus projects furthest (Pyrus 69/100, Il Ciel 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Il Ciel and Pyrus smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Pear and Lavender.
Is Il Ciel or Pyrus better for summer or winter?
Il Ciel suits evening wear; Pyrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Il Ciel and Pyrus?
Il Ciel has top notes of Pineapple, Blood Orange, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Cedar and Amber. Pyrus features Lavender, Salt, Pear, Apple and Walnut.
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