Sissi vs Van Cleef
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sissi takes 5 of 8 categories.
SissiChoose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Van CleefChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sissi5/8
Van Cleef2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Sissi
- Community sentiment
- Sissi
- Longevity
- Sissi
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Sissi
- Versatility
- Sissi
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Van Cleef
- Fragranxe ranking
- Van Cleef
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SissiMarc de la MorandiereVan CleefVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 221 votes
Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%
4.12/ 5 · 1,235 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerSissiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
44%Like
1%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
221 votes
43%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,235 votes
Category winnerSissiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySissi
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSissiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
powdery77%
green69%
fruity61%
aromatic100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
balsamic77%
vanilla69%
green61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base6-10+ hrs
OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber
Top20-30 mins
MarigoldGalbanumNeroliRaspberryBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
GeraniumOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base8-10+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk
Category winnerVan CleefLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter44
Day100
Night44
Spring32
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerSissiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,971
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#721
PerfumerPascal Giraux
Launched—
Reviews104
Category winnerVan CleefHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …
Reviews →Van Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a bold, golden warmth reminiscent of classic 1990s perfumery. The fragrance opens with an intriguing herbal splash of bitter galbanum and marigold petals, brightened by tart raspberry and sunny bergamot. As the initial sharp green bite softens, a generous bouquet of spicy geran…
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, Sissi or Van Cleef?
Sissi takes 5 of 8 categories. Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes; Van Cleef is rated 4.12/5 from 1,235 votes. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Van Cleef for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Sissi or Van Cleef?
Sissi lasts longest (Sissi 82/100, Van Cleef 79/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sissi or Van Cleef?
Projection is very close: Sissi 72/100, Van Cleef 72/100 for sillage.
Do Sissi and Van Cleef smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and green accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Galbanum, Marigold and Jasmine.
Is Sissi or Van Cleef better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sissi is the stronger pick. For winter, Van Cleef is the stronger pick. Sissi suits daytime wear; Van Cleef suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sissi and Van Cleef?
Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood. Van Cleef has top notes of Marigold, Galbanum, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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