Fragrance comparison

Il Ciel vs Zahi

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

Il Ciel

ILMIN Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #46,291 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Zahi

PARIS CORNER

4.0049 votes

Rank #19,497 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zahi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Il Ciel
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Zahi
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Il Ciel1/4

Zahi3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il CielILMIN Parfums

ZahiPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 49%Had 3%Want 49%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

49%Love

27%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

10%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityZahi

SillageIl Ciel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerZahiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fruity, woody and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBlood OrangeApplePear

Heart

JasmineVioletLavenderGeranium

Base

PatchouliVanillaCedarAmberTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

VanillaJasmineRose

Base3 to 4 hours

AmberDry WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesApple, Pear, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Zahi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring77

Summer100

Fall64

Winter27

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men26

Unisex32

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,291

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerZahiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il 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, …

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Zahi by Paris Corner brings a bright, crisp crunch of fresh apple and ripe pear right to the front. As that juicy start settles, a gentle bouquet of jasmine and rose emerges, softened by a smooth splash of sweet vanilla. The base brings grounded warmth with dry wood, patchouli, and golden amber, giving the airy orchar…

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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, Il Ciel or Zahi?

Zahi takes 3 of 4 categories. Il Ciel is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Zahi is rated 4.00/5 from 49 votes. Choose Il Ciel for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Zahi for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Il Ciel or Zahi?

They last about the same: Zahi 52/100, Il Ciel 50/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Il Ciel or Zahi?

Projection is very close: Il Ciel 50/100, Zahi 48/100 for sillage.

Do Il Ciel and Zahi smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Apple, Pear, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Il Ciel or Zahi better for summer or winter?

Il Ciel suits evening wear; Zahi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Ciel and Zahi?

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. Zahi has top notes of Pear and Apple, heart notes of Vanilla, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Dry Wood and Patchouli.