Fragrance comparison

Wisdom vs Ciel Rouge

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 186 ratings analysed

6 wins

Wisdom

Moudon

4.4129 votes

Rank #13,363 WoodySoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Ciel Rouge

Rituals

3.92157 votes

Rank #8,796 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wisdom takes 6 of 7 categories.

Wisdom
Choose it for a woody and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ciel Rouge
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Wisdom6/7

Ciel Rouge1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WisdomMoudon

Ciel RougeRituals

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 45%Had 3%Want 52%

3.92/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 34%

Category winnerWisdomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

42%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerWisdomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityWisdom

SillageWisdom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value61

Category winnerWisdomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

soft spicy92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, fruity and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

BlackcurrantPatchouliRose

Base6-10+ hrs

VanillaAmbergrisSandalwood

Top

BlackcurrantCranberryBergamot

Heart

RoseDavanaJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Blackcurrant, Patchouli and Rose. Durations are only published for Wisdom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWisdomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex66

Women7

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,363

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#8,796

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerCiel RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wisdom by Moudon opens with a bright splash of tangy bergamot and crackling pink pepper, giving you an immediate burst of sweet citrus sparkle. Within fifteen minutes, the tart sweetness of dark blackcurrant emerges alongside a touch of dewy rose and earthy patchouli, rounding off the opening sharpness. As the scent w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Wisdom or Ciel Rouge?

Wisdom takes 6 of 7 categories. Wisdom is rated 4.41/5 from 29 votes; Ciel Rouge is rated 3.92/5 from 157 votes. Choose Wisdom for a woody and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ciel Rouge for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Wisdom or Ciel Rouge?

Wisdom lasts longest (Wisdom 79/100, Ciel Rouge 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wisdom or Ciel Rouge?

Wisdom projects furthest (Wisdom 63/100, Ciel Rouge 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wisdom and Ciel Rouge smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Patchouli and Rose.

Is Wisdom or Ciel Rouge better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wisdom is the stronger pick. For winter, Wisdom is the stronger pick. Wisdom suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wisdom and Ciel Rouge?

Wisdom has top notes of Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Blackcurrant, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Ambergris and Sandalwood. Ciel Rouge has top notes of Blackcurrant, Cranberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Davana and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Patchouli.