Fragrance comparison

Illusion vs Porta del Cielo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

Illusion

Denim

3.6712 votes

Rank #46,702 HerbalAromatic

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24%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Porta del Cielo

Linari

3.53111 votes

Rank #18,363 SweetWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Porta del Cielo takes 5 of 6 categories.

Illusion
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Porta del Cielo
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Illusion1/6

Porta del Cielo5/6

Ratings & consensus: Porta del Cielo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Porta del Cielo
Sillage & projection: Porta del Cielo
Value for money: Illusion
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Porta del Cielo
Fragranxe ranking: Porta del Cielo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IllusionDenim

Porta del CieloLinari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 47%

3.53/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerPorta del CieloRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

18%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

24%Dislike

4%Hate

111 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityPorta del Cielo

SillagePorta del Cielo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value42

Category winnerIllusionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

powdery44%

bitter30%

sweet100%

woody92%

musky84%

powdery77%

amber69%

fruity61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaThymeBasil

Heart2-3 hrs

SandalwoodRussian Leather

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskSiam BenzoinAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBergamotFreesiaRaspberryArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

CashmirwoodVioletLily-of-the-ValleySandalwoodOrange Blossom

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskTonka BeanSiam BenzoinVanilaLabdanum

Category winnerPorta del CieloLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

Men9

Unisex78

Women13

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#18,363

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPorta del CieloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Illusion is a crisp, bitter-green oriental fougere that cuts through morning air with sharp aromatic bite. The first blast delivers a potent dose of bitter artemisia, crushed garden thyme, and peppery basil. It smells like crushed Mediterranean herbs steeped in cold well water. Within twenty minutes, the sharp h…

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Linari Porta del Cielo opens with an immediate burst of juicy pineapple and tart raspberry, sharpened slightly by bitter herbal artemisia and zesty bergamot. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruitiness softens into a powdery floral heart of sweet violet, freesia, and delicate orange blossom, supported by the smooth, …

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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, Illusion or Porta del Cielo?

Porta del Cielo takes 5 of 6 categories. Illusion is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Porta del Cielo is rated 3.53/5 from 111 votes. Choose Illusion for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Porta del Cielo for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Illusion or Porta del Cielo?

Porta del Cielo lasts longest (Porta del Cielo 65/100, Illusion 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Illusion or Porta del Cielo?

Porta del Cielo projects furthest (Porta del Cielo 65/100, Illusion 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Illusion and Porta del Cielo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Sandalwood, White Musk and Siam Benzoin.

Is Illusion or Porta del Cielo better for summer or winter?

Illusion suits daytime wear; Porta del Cielo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Illusion and Porta del Cielo?

Illusion has top notes of Artemisia, Thyme and Basil, heart notes of Sandalwood and Russian Leather, a base of White Musk, Siam Benzoin and Ambergris. Porta del Cielo has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Freesia and Raspberry, heart notes of Cashmirwood, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean, Siam Benzoin and Vanila.