Fragrance comparison

Sydney vs Kirke

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Sydney

Varriale Profumi

4.001 votes

Rank #61,533 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Kirke

Marché des Fragrances

3.002 votes

Rank #60,712 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kirke takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sydney
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money.
Kirke
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sydney1/5

Kirke4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kirke
Sillage & projection: Kirke
Value for money: Sydney
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Kirke
Fragranxe ranking: Kirke

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SydneyVarriale Profumi

KirkeMarché des Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityKirke

SillageKirke

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSydneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both fruity, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BlackcurrantRaspberryPeachPearSand

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily of the Valley

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodHeliotropePatchouliVanillaMusk

Top20-30 mins

PearRaspberryPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskPatchouli

Category winnerKirkeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 25%Date 21%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 37%Date 26%Party 21%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKirkeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sydney by Varriale Profumi delivers an immediate rush of bright, sun-ripened orchard sweetness. Crisp pear and velvety peach dominate the initial blast, sharpened by tart blackcurrant and sweet raspberry. A warm mineral note of sunbaked sand cuts through the syrupy fruit pulp, keeping the opening from turning into can…

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Kirke by Marché des Fragrances kicks off with a bright, mouthwatering burst of sweet peach, ripe raspberry, and crisp pear. It immediately brings to mind a chilled summer fruit salad enjoyed outdoors on a sunny picnic bench. As the initial sweetness softens, clean lily of the valley and almond-toned heliotrope appear,…

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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, Sydney or Kirke?

Kirke takes 4 of 5 categories. Sydney is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Kirke is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Sydney for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Choose Kirke for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sydney or Kirke?

Kirke lasts longest (Kirke 80/100, Sydney 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sydney or Kirke?

Kirke projects furthest (Kirke 75/100, Sydney 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sydney and Kirke smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Peach, Pear and Lily of the Valley.

Is Sydney or Kirke better for summer or winter?

Sydney suits daytime wear; Kirke suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sydney and Kirke?

Sydney has top notes of Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Peach and Pear, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Patchouli and Vanilla. Kirke has top notes of Pear, Raspberry and Peach, heart notes of Lily of the Valley and Heliotrope, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli.