Fragrance comparison

Soir d'Оrient vs Circe

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,382 ratings analysed

4 wins

Soir d'Оrient

Sisley

3.891,378 votes

Rank #27,688 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Circe

Mazzolari

4.254 votes

Rank #58,891 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soir d'Оrient takes 4 of 4 categories.

Soir d'Оrient
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Circe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Soir d'Оrient4/4

Circe0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Soir d'Оrient
Sillage & projection: Soir d'Оrient
Value for money: Soir d'Оrient
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Soir d'Оrient

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Soir d'ОrientSisley

CirceMazzolari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 1,378 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

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

36%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

1,378 votes

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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySoir d'Оrient

SillageSoir d'Оrient

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSoir d'ОrientBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

amber61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

smoky83%

rose74%

leather65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronIran GalbanumItalian Lemon

Heart

Turkish RoseBlack PepperGeranium

Base

IncensePatchouliSandalwood

Top

GeraniumSaffronRose Petals

Heart

BirchTurkish RoseIncense

Base

BenzoinOudAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Turkish Rose, Geranium 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

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex49

Women43

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,688

PerfumerOlivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSoir d'ОrientHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Soir d'Orient is a dry, spicy rose wrapped in saffron, incense, and patchouli. It opens sharp and aromatic, then settles into a smoky floral amber with a polished, evening feel. It usually suits cooler weather, dressed-up settings, and wearers who enjoy unsweetened oriental fragrances. The style leans mature, distinc…

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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, Soir d'Оrient or Circe?

Soir d'Оrient takes 4 of 4 categories. Soir d'Оrient is rated 3.89/5 from 1,378 votes; Circe is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Soir d'Оrient for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Circe for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Soir d'Оrient or Circe?

Soir d'Оrient lasts longest (Soir d'Оrient 75/100, Circe 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Soir d'Оrient or Circe?

Soir d'Оrient projects furthest (Soir d'Оrient 70/100, Circe 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Soir d'Оrient and Circe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and rose accords. Common notes include Saffron, Turkish Rose, Geranium and Incense.

Is Soir d'Оrient or Circe better for summer or winter?

Circe suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soir d'Оrient and Circe?

Soir d'Оrient has top notes of Saffron, Iran Galbanum and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Incense, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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.