Fragrance comparison

Yahya Sadeeq vs Circe

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

Yahya Sadeeq

We Pink

3.2730 votes

Rank #47,539 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Circe

Mazzolari

4.254 votes

Rank #59,534 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Yahya Sadeeq
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Circe
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Yahya Sadeeq2/4

Circe2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Yahya SadeeqWe Pink

CirceMazzolari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.27/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 73%Had 3%Want 23%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

30%Hate

30 votes

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCirce

SillageCirce

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value25

Category winnerYahya SadeeqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber86%

musky72%

powdery58%

animalic44%

warm spicy30%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

smoky83%

rose74%

leather65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperRose Petals

Heart

Turkish RoseSaffron

Base

AmberMuskAgarwood

Top

GeraniumSaffronRose Petals

Heart

BirchTurkish RoseIncense

Base

BenzoinOudAmber

InformationalShared notesRose Petals, Turkish Rose, Saffron and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter90

Day20

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex37

Women59

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerYahya SadeeqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yahya Sadeeq opens with a sharp burst of black pepper that quickly softens under the weight of Turkish rose. As the liquid warms on the skin, a dry saffron note emerges, cutting through what could have been a sweet floral profile. The base relies on a mix of amber and agarwood, giving it a heavy, slightly medicinal wo…

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Circe by Mazzolari is a warm rose, saffron and smoke fragrance with an ambered oud base. The opening feels spicy and slightly aromatic, then the Turkish rose and incense bring a darker, textured heart. It should suit someone who likes rose fragrances with warmth, resin and a leathery smoky edge. With limited wear feed…

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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, Yahya Sadeeq or Circe?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Yahya Sadeeq is rated 3.27/5 from 30 votes; Circe is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Yahya Sadeeq for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Circe for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Yahya Sadeeq or Circe?

Circe lasts longest (Circe 60/100, Yahya Sadeeq 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Yahya Sadeeq or Circe?

Projection is very close: Circe 50/100, Yahya Sadeeq 48/100 for sillage.

Do Yahya Sadeeq and Circe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose Petals, Turkish Rose, Saffron and Amber.

Is Yahya Sadeeq or Circe better for summer or winter?

Yahya Sadeeq suits evening wear; Circe suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Yahya Sadeeq and Circe?

Yahya Sadeeq has top notes of Black Pepper and Rose Petals, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Saffron, a base of Amber, Musk and Agarwood. Circe has top notes of Geranium, Saffron and Rose Petals, heart notes of Birch, Turkish Rose and Incense, a base of Benzoin, Oud and Amber.