Sombre Douceur vs Upscape
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Sombre DouceurChoose it for a iris and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
UpscapeChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sombre Douceur2/4
Upscape2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Upscape
- Sillage & projection
- Sombre Douceur
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Upscape
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sombre Douceur
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sombre DouceurElysianUpscapeJohan BWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%
2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate15%Love
46%Like
31%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
0%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUpscape
SillageSombre Douceur
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
amber92%
woody84%
powdery77%
fruity69%
violet61%
woody100%
vanilla92%
floral84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
FigPink GrapefruitBlack CurrantNeroliApple
Heart2 to 3 hours
IrisJasmine SambacBlack PepperFreesiaOrchid
Base4 to 6 hours
Siam BenzoinBlack TeaAmberwoodVanillaCedar
Top20-30 mins
AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada
Heart2-3 hrs
CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut
Category winnerUpscapeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day75
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,070
PerfumerJessi Park
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#74,510
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSombre DouceurHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSombre Douceur by Elysian is an oriental floral fragrance built around a pairing of ripe fruit, powdery florals, and dark woods. It opens with juicy fig, tart black currant, and bright pink grapefruit, lifted by a touch of neroli and crisp apple. The heart shifts toward dry iris, velvety jasmine sambac, and a prickle …
Reviews →Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…
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, Sombre Douceur or Upscape?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sombre Douceur is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Sombre Douceur for a iris and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Sombre Douceur or Upscape?
Upscape lasts longest (Upscape 80/100, Sombre Douceur 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sombre Douceur or Upscape?
Sombre Douceur projects furthest (Sombre Douceur 58/100, Upscape 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sombre Douceur and Upscape smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Neroli, Apple and Freesia.
Is Sombre Douceur or Upscape better for summer or winter?
Sombre Douceur suits evening wear; Upscape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sombre Douceur and Upscape?
Sombre Douceur has top notes of Fig, Pink Grapefruit, Black Currant and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine Sambac, Black Pepper and Freesia, a base of Siam Benzoin, Black Tea, Amberwood and Vanilla. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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