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Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir vs Ciel de Paris

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

Updated 386 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

    Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Ciel de Paris

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir6/7
Ciel de Paris1/7
Ratings & consensus
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Community sentiment
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Longevity
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Sillage & projection
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Value for money
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Versatility
Ciel de Paris
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Odyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirArmaf
Ciel de ParisMémoires D'amour
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.38/ 5 · 355 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
4.16/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%
Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
69%Love
22%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate

311 votes

52%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityOdyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

SillageOdyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value80
¤ Price value29
Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
caramel77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
white floral100%
fruity92%
tuberose84%
powdery77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MandarinOrangeLavenderCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
CaramelTonka BeanPatchouliIncense
Base
VanillaVetiver
Top
PeachKiwiCoconutCardamomBergamotGrapefruitApple
Heart
TuberoseVioletIncenseRoseJasmineLily of the ValleyPink Pepper
Base
CaramelPatchouliMuskVetiverAmberVanillaSandal
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Caramel, Patchouli and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring86
Summer55
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring86
Summer43
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night45
Category winnerCiel de ParisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men78
Unisex19
Women3
Men0
Unisex19
Women81
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#37,097

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir opens with a bright burst of sweet citrus that immediately grabs your attention. The juicy mandarin and fresh orange sparkle against a sharp background of lavender and black pepper. As the liquid warms on your skin, it shifts from a zesty splash into a heavy, dark gourmand. The heart brings…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Ciel de Paris?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is rated 4.38/5 from 355 votes; Ciel de Paris is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes. Choose Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Ciel de Paris for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Ciel de Paris?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir lasts longest (Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 76/100, Ciel de Paris 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Ciel de Paris?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir projects furthest (Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 67/100, Ciel de Paris 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir and Ciel de Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Caramel, Patchouli and Incense.

Is Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir or Ciel de Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is the stronger pick. Ciel de Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir and Ciel de Paris?

Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir has top notes of Mandarin, Orange, Lavender and Cardamom, heart notes of Caramel, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Incense, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. 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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