Fragrance comparison

Star Confidence vs Ciel Rouge

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 193 ratings analysed

Star Confidence

Charlotte Tilbury

3.6136 votes

Rank #58,996 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ciel Rouge

Rituals

3.92157 votes

Rank #8,307 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciel Rouge takes 5 of 7 categories.

Star Confidence
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ciel Rouge
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Star Confidence1/7

Ciel Rouge5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ciel Rouge
Community sentiment: Ciel Rouge
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Ciel Rouge
Value for money: Ciel Rouge
Versatility: Star Confidence
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ciel Rouge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Star ConfidenceCharlotte Tilbury

Ciel RougeRituals

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

3.92/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 34%

Category winnerCiel RougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

42%Like

33%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

42%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerCiel RougeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCiel Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value61

Category winnerCiel RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

green61%

fruity100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Blackcurrant

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacJasmineDavana

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliOakmoss

Top

BlackcurrantCranberryBergamot

Heart

RoseDavanaJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Jasmine, Davana and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Star Confidence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer46

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night64

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerStar ConfidenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,996

PerfumerJuliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerCiel RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Star Confidence opens with a dark, tart blackcurrant burst that immediately catches your attention. It feels rich. Within twenty minutes, heady jasmine sambac and honeyed davana take center stage, giving this modern floral a warm, wine-soaked depth. Earthy patchouli and oakmoss anchor the drydown, preventing the fruit…

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Ciel Rouge by Rituals opens with a sharp, juicy burst of blackcurrant and cranberry, quickly smoothing into a floral heart of rose and jasmine. On skin, the dry-down is a warm, resinous blend of vanilla, patchouli, and sandalwood. It is an ideal companion for crisp autumn days when you want something fruity yet ground…

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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, Star Confidence or Ciel Rouge?

Ciel Rouge takes 5 of 7 categories. Star Confidence is rated 3.61/5 from 36 votes; Ciel Rouge is rated 3.92/5 from 157 votes. Choose Star Confidence for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ciel Rouge for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Star Confidence or Ciel Rouge?

They last about the same: Star Confidence 59/100, Ciel Rouge 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Star Confidence or Ciel Rouge?

Ciel Rouge projects furthest (Ciel Rouge 53/100, Star Confidence 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Star Confidence and Ciel Rouge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Jasmine, Davana and Patchouli.

Is Star Confidence or Ciel Rouge better for summer or winter?

For summer, Star Confidence is the stronger pick. For winter, Ciel Rouge is the stronger pick. Star Confidence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Star Confidence and Ciel Rouge?

Star Confidence has top notes of Blackcurrant, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine and Davana, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss. Ciel Rouge has top notes of Blackcurrant, Cranberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Davana and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Patchouli.