Fragrance comparison

Inception vs Madame de Julie

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

3 wins

Inception

Maori Collection

4.0261 votes

Rank #34,808 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Madame de Julie

Julie Burk Perfumes

4.004 votes

Rank #57,486 Warm SpicyAmber

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.
Madame de Julie
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Inception3/4

Madame de Julie1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Inception
Sillage & projection: Inception
Value for money: Madame de Julie
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

Madame de JulieJulie Burk Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 50%Had 18%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 41%Want 44%

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

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityInception

SillageInception

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMadame de JulieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy48%

animalic30%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

woody69%

honey61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

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

Orange BlossomHoneyRed Berries

Heart

TuberoseCinnamonClovesCorianderPepper

Base

AmberLabdanumBrazilian SpicesSandalwood

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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,808

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,486

PerfumerJulio Burko

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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Madame de Julie by Julie Burk Perfumes is a spicy, amber-heavy oriental floral launched in 1989. It features a rich opening of honey and orange blossom that transitions into a complex heart of tuberose, cinnamon, and pepper. This vintage-leaning scent leans into a resinous, warm profile, making it a distinct choice fo…

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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 Madame de Julie?

Inception takes 3 of 4 categories. Inception is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes; Madame de Julie is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Inception for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Madame de Julie for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Inception or Madame de Julie?

Inception lasts longest (Inception 70/100, Madame de Julie 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Inception or Madame de Julie?

Inception projects furthest (Inception 68/100, Madame de Julie 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Inception and Madame de Julie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Pepper and Cloves.

Is Inception or Madame de Julie better for summer or winter?

Inception suits daytime wear; Madame de Julie suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inception and Madame de Julie?

Inception features Amber, Woody Notes, Pepper and Cloves. Madame de Julie has top notes of Orange Blossom, Honey and Red Berries, heart notes of Tuberose, Cinnamon, Cloves and Coriander, a base of Amber, Labdanum, Brazilian Spices and Sandalwood.