It Factor vs Ciel de Paris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ciel de Paris takes 4 of 7 categories.
It FactorChoose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ciel de ParisChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
It Factor2/7
Ciel de Paris4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ciel de Paris
- Community sentiment
- Ciel de Paris
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Ciel de Paris
- Value for money
- It Factor
- Versatility
- Ciel de Paris
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- It Factor
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
It FactorDossierCiel de ParisMémoires D'amourWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%
4.16/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%
Category winnerCiel de ParisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
35%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
55 votes
52%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerCiel de ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageCiel de Paris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIt FactorBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
amber69%
woody61%
white floral100%
fruity92%
tuberose84%
powdery77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery, warm spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CardamomGinger
Heart2-3 hrs
IncenseVioletMusk
Base6-8 hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaBrown sugarSandalwood
Top
PeachKiwiCoconutCardamomBergamotGrapefruitApple
Heart
TuberoseVioletIncenseRoseJasmineLily of the ValleyPink Pepper
Base
CaramelPatchouliMuskVetiverAmberVanillaSandal
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Incense, Violet and Musk. Durations are only published for It Factor, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring24
Summer17
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night89
Spring86
Summer43
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night45
Category winnerCiel de ParisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,187
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#36,827
PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerIt FactorHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpens with a lively spark of crushed cardamom pods and freshly grated ginger that cuts through the air like a warm mug of spiced chai. As the opening heat settles, a gentle layer of smoky incense mingles with powdery violet and clean musk, softening the initial zing. The real comfort lands in the base, where carameliz…
Reviews →Ciel de Paris by Mémoires D'amour opens with a radiant burst of peach, kiwi, and coconut, brightened by bergamot and a warm touch of cardamom. Master perfumer Pierre-Constantin Guéros crafts a rich floral heart where creamy tuberose meets jasmine and powdery violet. Designed for sunny spring afternoons, the scent shif…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, It Factor or Ciel de Paris?
Ciel de Paris takes 4 of 7 categories. It Factor is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes; Ciel de Paris is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes. Choose It Factor for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ciel de Paris for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, It Factor or Ciel de Paris?
They last about the same: It Factor 64/100, Ciel de Paris 64/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, It Factor or Ciel de Paris?
Ciel de Paris projects furthest (Ciel de Paris 59/100, It Factor 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do It Factor and Ciel de Paris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Incense, Violet and Musk.
Is It Factor or Ciel de Paris better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ciel de Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, It Factor is the stronger pick. It Factor suits daytime wear; Ciel de Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in It Factor and Ciel de Paris?
It Factor has top notes of Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Violet and Musk, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Brown sugar and Sandalwood. Ciel de Paris has top notes of Peach, Kiwi, Coconut and Cardamom, heart notes of Tuberose, Violet, Incense and Rose, a base of Caramel, Patchouli, Musk and Vetiver.
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