45 Reflections Of The Desert vs La Diva
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
45 Reflections Of The Desert takes 4 of 5 categories.
45 Reflections Of The DesertChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
La DivaChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
45 Reflections Of The Desert4/5
La Diva1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 45 Reflections Of The Desert
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Diva
- Sillage & projection
- 45 Reflections Of The Desert
- Value for money
- 45 Reflections Of The Desert
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 45 Reflections Of The Desert
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
45 Reflections Of The DesertThe Dua BrandLa DivaDifferent EgoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%
2.58/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%
Category winner45 Reflections Of The DesertRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
8%Love
17%Like
25%Ok
25%Dislike
25%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Diva
Sillage45 Reflections Of The Desert
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner45 Reflections Of The DesertBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
musky91%
soft spicy83%
rose74%
woody65%
powdery56%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
juniper berryFrankincensePink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanClary SagePatchouliCedarwoodLavenderCardamomAngelicaOpoponax
No top / heart / base split published
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperNeroliIris
Heart2 to 4 hours
Moroccan RoseJasmineMyrrh
Base8 to 12 hours
AmberPrecious WoodsMuskVanillaBenzoinFrankincense
InformationalShared notesFrankincense and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for La Diva, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer40
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
Night75
Spring50
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,955
PerfumerMahsam Raza
Launched—
Reviews50
Overall rank#69,575
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner45 Reflections Of The DesertHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot45 Reflections Of The Desert by The Dua Brand is a dense woody floral musk fragrance that prioritizes extreme longevity. With heavy hits of benzoin and frankincense, it sits firmly in the resinous category. Best suited for cooler days or formal evenings where a long-lasting, deep scent is required. It balances sharp s…
Reviews →La Diva by Different Ego arrives as a bold resinous floral designed around contrasting textures. The opening pairs brisk pink pepper and neroli with a dry, powdery iris note that immediately sets an elegant tone. As the initial brightness settles, Moroccan rose and jasmine swell into focus, anchored by the smoky, bals…
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, 45 Reflections Of The Desert or La Diva?
45 Reflections Of The Desert takes 4 of 5 categories. 45 Reflections Of The Desert is rated 3.68/5 from 15 votes; La Diva is rated 2.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose 45 Reflections Of The Desert for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose La Diva for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, 45 Reflections Of The Desert or La Diva?
La Diva lasts longest (La Diva 100/100, 45 Reflections Of The Desert 91/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 45 Reflections Of The Desert or La Diva?
45 Reflections Of The Desert projects furthest (45 Reflections Of The Desert 80/100, La Diva 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 45 Reflections Of The Desert and La Diva smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Frankincense and Pink Pepper.
Is 45 Reflections Of The Desert or La Diva better for summer or winter?
45 Reflections Of The Desert suits daytime wear; La Diva suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 45 Reflections Of The Desert and La Diva?
45 Reflections Of The Desert features juniper berry, Frankincense, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. La Diva has top notes of Pink Pepper, Neroli and Iris, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Jasmine and Myrrh, a base of Amber, Precious Woods, Musk and Vanilla.
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