Fragrance comparison

Oud Sable vs Circe

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud Sable

Callisto

4.333 votes

Rank #61,497 AmberLeather

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59%scent match

Closely related

Circe

Mazzolari

4.254 votes

Rank #59,534 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Sable takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud Sable
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Circe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Oud Sable3/4

Circe1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud SableCallisto

CirceMazzolari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOud Sable

SillageOud Sable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value25

Category winnerOud SableBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

leather88%

rose77%

animalic65%

warm spicy53%

vanilla42%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

smoky83%

rose74%

leather65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both amber, leather and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Turkish RoseFruity NotesSaffron

Heart2 to 4 hours

BenzoinPatchouliOud

Base6 to 10 hours

LeatherAkigalawoodVanillaAmber

Top

GeraniumSaffronRose Petals

Heart

BirchTurkish RoseIncense

Base

BenzoinOudAmber

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Saffron, Benzoin and Oud. Durations are only published for Oud Sable, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCirceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Sable by Callisto is an oriental woody fragrance that balances rich resinous depth with sweet accents. The opening pairs jammy Turkish rose and ripe fruity notes with dry, golden saffron. As the scent settles, a heart of dark oud, earthy patchouli, and warm benzoin adds density and resinous smoke. The base anchors…

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Circe by Mazzolari is a warm rose, saffron and smoke fragrance with an ambered oud base. The opening feels spicy and slightly aromatic, then the Turkish rose and incense bring a darker, textured heart. It should suit someone who likes rose fragrances with warmth, resin and a leathery smoky edge. With limited wear feed…

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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, Oud Sable or Circe?

Oud Sable takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud Sable is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Circe is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Oud Sable for a amber and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Circe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Sable or Circe?

Oud Sable lasts longest (Oud Sable 80/100, Circe 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Sable or Circe?

Oud Sable projects furthest (Oud Sable 75/100, Circe 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Sable and Circe smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, leather and rose accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Saffron, Benzoin and Oud.

Is Oud Sable or Circe better for summer or winter?

Oud Sable suits evening wear; Circe suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Sable and Circe?

Oud Sable has top notes of Turkish Rose, Fruity Notes and Saffron, heart notes of Benzoin, Patchouli and Oud, a base of Leather, Akigalawood, Vanilla and Amber. Circe has top notes of Geranium, Saffron and Rose Petals, heart notes of Birch, Turkish Rose and Incense, a base of Benzoin, Oud and Amber.