Van Cleef vs Sissi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sissi takes 5 of 8 categories.
Van CleefChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
SissiChoose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Van Cleef2/8
Sissi5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Sissi
- Community sentiment
- Sissi
- Longevity
- Sissi
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Sissi
- Versatility
- Sissi
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Van Cleef
- Fragranxe ranking
- Van Cleef
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Van CleefVan Cleef & ArpelsSissiMarc de la MorandiereWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 1,235 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
4.19/ 5 · 221 votes
Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%
Category winnerSissiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
1,235 votes
43%Love
44%Like
1%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
221 votes
Category winnerSissiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySissi
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSissiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
balsamic77%
vanilla69%
green61%
sweet100%
white floral92%
yellow floral84%
powdery77%
green69%
fruity61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
MarigoldGalbanumNeroliRaspberryBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
GeraniumOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base8-10+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk
Top15-30 mins
Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base6-10+ hrs
OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber
Category winnerVan CleefLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter44
Day100
Night44
Category winnerSissiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#721
PerfumerPascal Giraux
Launched—
Reviews104
Overall rank#7,971
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerVan CleefHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a bold, golden warmth reminiscent of classic 1990s perfumery. The fragrance opens with an intriguing herbal splash of bitter galbanum and marigold petals, brightened by tart raspberry and sunny bergamot. As the initial sharp green bite softens, a generous bouquet of spicy geran…
Reviews →Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …
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, Van Cleef or Sissi?
Sissi takes 5 of 8 categories. Van Cleef is rated 4.12/5 from 1,235 votes; Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes. Choose Van Cleef for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Van Cleef or Sissi?
Sissi lasts longest (Sissi 82/100, Van Cleef 79/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Van Cleef or Sissi?
Projection is very close: Van Cleef 72/100, Sissi 72/100 for sillage.
Do Van Cleef and Sissi smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and green accords. Common notes include Marigold, Galbanum, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.
Is Van Cleef or Sissi better for summer or winter?
For summer, Van Cleef is the stronger pick. For winter, Van Cleef is the stronger pick. Van Cleef suits evening wear; Sissi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Van Cleef and Sissi?
Van Cleef has top notes of Marigold, Galbanum, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood.
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