Fragrance comparison

45 Reflections Of The Desert vs Winter crocus

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

2 wins

45 Reflections Of The Desert

The Dua Brand

3.6815 votes

Rank #19,914 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Winter crocus

fūm

4.004 votes

Rank #53,772 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

45 Reflections Of The Desert takes 2 of 2 categories.

45 Reflections Of The Desert
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Winter crocus
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

45 Reflections Of The Desert2/2

Winter crocus0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: 45 Reflections Of The Desert
Value for money: Not scored
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 Brand

Winter crocusfūm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

Sillage45 Reflections Of The Desert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

warm spicy90%

cacao80%

sweet70%

woody60%

balsamic50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

juniper berryFrankincensePink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanClary SagePatchouliCedarwoodLavenderCardamomAngelicaOpoponax

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CacaoBenzoinMyrrhLabdanumVetiverOpoponaxCardamomOakmossTobaccoPimentoFrankincenseChampaca

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Cardamom and Opoponax. Durations are only published for Winter crocus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 36%Casual 31%Work 18%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,914

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#53,772

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner45 Reflections Of The DesertHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

45 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…

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Winter crocus by fūm is a rich, artisanal amber perfume that captures the contrast of cold snow and deep hearth warmth. The scent opens with a lively dash of pimento and dry green cardamom, offering an initial kick before relaxing into bittersweet cacao and smooth champaca petals. As it settles onto the skin, golden l…

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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, 45 Reflections Of The Desert or Winter crocus?

45 Reflections Of The Desert takes 2 of 2 categories. 45 Reflections Of The Desert is rated 3.68/5 from 15 votes; Winter crocus is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 45 Reflections Of The Desert for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Winter crocus for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, 45 Reflections Of The Desert or Winter crocus?

45 Reflections Of The Desert projects furthest (45 Reflections Of The Desert 80/100, Winter crocus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 45 Reflections Of The Desert and Winter crocus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Cardamom and Opoponax.

Is 45 Reflections Of The Desert or Winter crocus better for summer or winter?

45 Reflections Of The Desert suits daytime wear; Winter crocus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 45 Reflections Of The Desert and Winter crocus?

45 Reflections Of The Desert features juniper berry, Frankincense, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Winter crocus features Cacao, Benzoin, Myrrh, Labdanum and Vetiver.