Fragrance comparison

Inception vs Eugen

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

2 wins

Inception

Maori Collection

4.0261 votes

Rank #34,808 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Eugen

Toli Perfume

—0 votes

Rank #75,203 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inception takes 2 of 3 categories.

Inception
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Eugen
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Inception2/3

Eugen1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InceptionMaori Collection

EugenToli Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 50%Had 18%Want 33%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityInception

SillageEugen

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%

amber91%

cinnamon83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

vanilla56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, 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

Notes

PineappleCinnamonCardamomClovesSandalwoodVanilla AbsolutePepperAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmber, 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

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#75,203

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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Eugen by Toli Perfume launches on the skin with an unexpected flash of dry pineapple, immediately swirled into a dark cloud of cracked pink pepper and pungent cloves. As the perfume warms, the fruity edge softens into a dry, spiced skin scent. The main theme is a dry, textured warmth that refuses to turn overly sweet,…

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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.