Fragrance comparison

Pearl of lights vs Ciel de Paris

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Pearl of lights

House of Fragrances

4.001 votes

Rank #61,410 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Ciel de Paris

Mémoires D'amour

4.1631 votes

Rank #32,643 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciel de Paris takes 2 of 3 categories.

Pearl of lights
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ciel de Paris
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Pearl of lights1/3

Ciel de Paris2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Ciel de Paris
Value for money: Pearl of lights
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ciel de Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pearl of lightsHouse of Fragrances

Ciel de ParisMémoires D'amour

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageCiel de Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value29

Category winnerPearl of lightsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh60%

white floral50%

white floral100%

fruity92%

tuberose84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart2-3 hrs

PeppermintLily of the Valley

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverMusk

Top

PeachKiwiCoconutCardamomBergamotGrapefruitApple

Heart

TuberoseVioletIncenseRoseJasmineLily of the ValleyPink Pepper

Base

CaramelPatchouliMuskVetiverAmberVanillaSandal

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Pearl of lights, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,643

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCiel de ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Fragrances created Pearl of lights as an energetic, sunlit splash built for heat. The opening snaps with sharp grapefruit, tart bergamot, and a punchy grated ginger note. It wakes up your senses instantly. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus burn calms into a crisp wash of peppermint and fresh lily of t…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pearl of lights or Ciel de Paris?

Ciel de Paris takes 2 of 3 categories. Pearl of lights is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Ciel de Paris is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes. Choose Pearl of lights for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ciel de Paris for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Pearl of lights or Ciel de Paris?

Ciel de Paris projects furthest (Ciel de Paris 59/100, Pearl of lights 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pearl of lights and Ciel de Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and Vetiver.

Is Pearl of lights or Ciel de Paris better for summer or winter?

Pearl of lights suits daytime wear; Ciel de Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pearl of lights and Ciel de Paris?

Pearl of lights has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Peppermint and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vetiver and Musk. 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.