Fragrance comparison

Inception vs Avenir Triumph

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Inception

Maori Collection

4.0261 votes

Rank #34,808 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Avenir Triumph

Maison de l'Avenir

5.002 votes

Rank #33,998 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avenir Triumph takes 4 of 4 categories.

Inception
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Avenir Triumph
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Inception0/4

Avenir Triumph4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InceptionMaori Collection

Avenir TriumphMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 50%Had 18%Want 33%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAvenir Triumph

SillageAvenir Triumph

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAvenir TriumphBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy48%

animalic30%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

green69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberWoody NotesPepperCloves

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPetitgrainBergamotGalbanumLemonBasilMint

Heart

CinnamonJasmineVioletPepperGingerCloves

Base

Woody NotesSpicy NotesSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesAmber, Woody Notes, Pepper and Cloves. Durations are only published for Inception, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer31

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,808

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAvenir TriumphHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Inception by Maori Collection delivers a focused woody spicy scent centered on a robust amber foundation. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pepper and aromatic cloves, bringing an immediate punch of fresh spicy energy that quickly settles into the skin. As the heat of the spices mellows, dry woody notes emerge…

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Avenir Triumph opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange and sour grapefruit, quickly settling into warm cinnamon and woody tones. Designed for daily wear in spring and summer, it bridges the gap between clean aromatic herbal notes and a deeper leather base. This scent offers a direct, approachable style for casua…

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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, Inception or Avenir Triumph?

Avenir Triumph takes 4 of 4 categories. Inception is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes; Avenir Triumph is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Inception for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Avenir Triumph for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Inception or Avenir Triumph?

Avenir Triumph lasts longest (Avenir Triumph 90/100, Inception 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Inception or Avenir Triumph?

Avenir Triumph projects furthest (Avenir Triumph 75/100, Inception 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Inception and Avenir Triumph smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amber, Woody Notes, Pepper and Cloves.

Is Inception or Avenir Triumph better for summer or winter?

Inception suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inception and Avenir Triumph?

Inception features Amber, Woody Notes, Pepper and Cloves. Avenir Triumph has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Jasmine, Violet and Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Spicy Notes, Sandalwood and Patchouli.