Fragrance comparison

Inception vs Demi-Lune № 22

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

3 wins

Inception

Maori Collection

4.0261 votes

Rank #34,808 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Demi-Lune № 22

CIEL Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #64,509 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inception takes 3 of 4 categories.

Inception
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Demi-Lune № 22
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Inception3/4

Demi-Lune № 221/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Inception
Sillage & projection: Inception
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Demi-Lune № 22
Fragranxe ranking: Inception

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InceptionMaori Collection

Demi-Lune № 22CIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 50%Had 18%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityInception

SillageInception

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy48%

animalic30%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

cinnamon69%

leather61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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

Top20-30 mins

Sweet OrangeGrapefruitMint

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonClovesPepperRose

Base6-8 hrs

LeatherSandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmber

Category winnerDemi-Lune № 22Longest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer31

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,808

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,509

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerInceptionHigher 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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Demi-Lune № 22 by CIEL Parfum delivers an energetic collision of brisk citrus and cozy spice that feels instantly familiar. The opening hits with crisp sweet orange, tart grapefruit, and a cool kick of fresh mint that cuts through morning air. Within thirty minutes, fiery cinnamon and clove warm up the core, smoothed …

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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 Demi-Lune № 22?

Inception takes 3 of 4 categories. Inception is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes; Demi-Lune № 22 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Inception for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Demi-Lune № 22 for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Inception or Demi-Lune № 22?

Inception lasts longest (Inception 70/100, Demi-Lune № 22 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Inception or Demi-Lune № 22?

Inception projects furthest (Inception 68/100, Demi-Lune № 22 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Inception and Demi-Lune № 22 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amber, Pepper and Cloves.

Is Inception or Demi-Lune № 22 better for summer or winter?

Inception suits daytime wear; Demi-Lune № 22 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inception and Demi-Lune № 22?

Inception features Amber, Woody Notes, Pepper and Cloves. Demi-Lune № 22 has top notes of Sweet Orange, Grapefruit and Mint, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cloves, Pepper and Rose, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.