Fragrance comparison

Syriac vs Ume

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

Syriac

Nilafar du Nil

5.004 votes

Rank #37,351 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Ume

Euphorium Brooklyn

3.2232 votes

Rank #53,039 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Syriac takes 3 of 4 categories.

Syriac
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ume
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Syriac3/4

Ume1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SyriacNilafar du Nil

UmeEuphorium Brooklyn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

3.22/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

22%Love

16%Like

25%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityUme

SillageSyriac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSyriacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

ozonic92%

tropical84%

amber77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

fresh92%

woody84%

floral77%

earthy69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonMangoCypressBergamot

Heart

Ozonic notesGreen TeaVioletVanillaPlum

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodLabdanumCedarOakmossCaramelAmber

Top15-30 mins

PlumPlum BlossomApricotGreen TeaAnise

Heart2-4 hrs

YuzuHinoki WoodOakmossIncenseCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

SnowEarthy Notes

InformationalShared notesGreen Tea, Plum, Cedar and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Ume, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer57

Fall57

Winter50

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,351

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSyriacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Syriac by Nilafar du Nil is a striking woody fragrance that brings an airy, tropical brightness to a grounded, resinous core. Launched in 2025, this composition balances sharp citrus and exotic mango with deep, textured woods. It works remarkably well as a signature scent for those who enjoy depth without the heavy we…

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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, Syriac or Ume?

Syriac takes 3 of 4 categories. Syriac is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Ume is rated 3.22/5 from 32 votes. Choose Syriac for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ume for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Syriac or Ume?

Ume lasts longest (Ume 78/100, Syriac 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Syriac or Ume?

Syriac projects furthest (Syriac 92/100, Ume 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Syriac and Ume smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Plum, Cedar and Oakmoss.

Is Syriac or Ume better for summer or winter?

Syriac suits daytime wear; Ume suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Syriac and Ume?

Syriac has top notes of Lemon, Mango, Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Ozonic notes, Green Tea, Violet and Vanilla, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Cedar. Ume has top notes of Plum, Plum Blossom, Apricot and Green Tea, heart notes of Yuzu, Hinoki Wood, Oakmoss and Incense, a base of Snow and Earthy Notes.