Fragrance comparison

Life Circle vs Helium [2He]

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 390 ratings analysed

Life Circle

Maori Collection

3.0339 votes

Rank #48,256 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Helium [2He]

One of Those

4.16351 votes

Rank #5,947 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Helium [2He] takes 5 of 7 categories.

Life Circle
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Helium [2He]
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Life Circle2/7

Helium [2He]5/7

Ratings & consensus: Helium [2He]
Community sentiment: Helium [2He]
Longevity: Life Circle
Sillage & projection: Helium [2He]
Value for money: Helium [2He]
Versatility: Life Circle
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Helium [2He]

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Life CircleMaori Collection

Helium [2He]One of Those

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.03/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 44%Had 21%Want 35%

4.16/ 5 · 351 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerHelium [2He]Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

41%Dislike

5%Hate

39 votes

36%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

351 votes

Category winnerHelium [2He]Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLife Circle

SillageHelium [2He]

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value54

Category winnerHelium [2He]Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

iris84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

tobacco61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

cinnamon84%

woody77%

tobacco69%

aromatic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and tobacco

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotWoody NotesIrisTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CinnamonTobaccoBenzoinGuaiac WoodIrisStyraxDamask RoseVetiverPatchouliClary SageBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Life Circle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall89

Winter78

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLife CircleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex19

Women13

Men10

Unisex63

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,256

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#5,947

PerfumerSylvie Fischer

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerHelium [2He]Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Life Circle by Maori Collection presents a restrained woody composition shaped by crisp bergamot and dry tobacco leaf. The opening brings a brief flash of aromatic citrus that soon softens into a cool, powdery iris center. Beneath the floral heart, earthy woody notes emerge alongside clean, dry tobacco, creating an un…

Reviews →

Helium [2He] offers a dry, spicy experience centered on cinnamon and tobacco. It evokes the atmosphere of a spice market rather than a pastry shop. This unisex composition works best during crisp autumn days or chilly spring evenings, providing a steady, contemplative aura that remains comfortable throughout the day w…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Life Circle or Helium [2He]?

Helium [2He] takes 5 of 7 categories. Life Circle is rated 3.03/5 from 39 votes; Helium [2He] is rated 4.16/5 from 351 votes. Choose Life Circle for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Helium [2He] for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Life Circle or Helium [2He]?

Life Circle lasts longest (Life Circle 72/100, Helium [2He] 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Life Circle or Helium [2He]?

Helium [2He] projects furthest (Helium [2He] 66/100, Life Circle 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Life Circle and Helium [2He] smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and tobacco accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris and Tobacco.

Is Life Circle or Helium [2He] better for summer or winter?

For summer, Life Circle is the stronger pick. For winter, Helium [2He] is the stronger pick. Life Circle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.