Fragrance comparison

Adulther vs Desire for a Woman

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 404 ratings analysed

4 wins

Adulther

MAISON OLFACTIF

4.6913 votes

Rank #25,966 Soft SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Desire for a Woman

Alfred Dunhill

4.19391 votes

Rank #24,130 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adulther takes 4 of 5 categories.

Adulther
Choose it for a soft spicy and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Desire for a Woman
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Adulther4/5

Desire for a Woman1/5

Ratings & consensus: Adulther
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Adulther
Sillage & projection: Adulther
Value for money: Adulther
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Desire for a Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AdultherMAISON OLFACTIF

Desire for a WomanAlfred Dunhill

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 65%

4.19/ 5 · 391 votes

Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%

Category winnerAdultherRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

92%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

46%Love

41%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

391 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAdulther

SillageAdulther

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAdultherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

musky83%

white floral65%

anis48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

sweet92%

floral84%

white floral77%

soft spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both soft spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLavenderOrange

Heart

LicoriceJasmineCinnamon

Base

GoldMuskVanillaCaramel

Top

LimeOrangeMagnoliaBrazilian RosewoodBergamotGreen LeavesMyrtle

Heart

LicoriceTiare FlowerFreesiaGardeniaRose

Base

CaramelVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Licorice and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,966

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#24,130

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDesire for a WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adulther by MAISON OLFACTIF opens with bright bergamot and orange, settling into a heart of spicy licorice and cinnamon. This unisex fragrance dries down to a warm, comforting base of caramel, vanilla, and musk. It offers a cozy, gourmand experience suitable for those who appreciate sweet, dessert-like scents during c…

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Desire for a Woman by Alfred Dunhill is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Desire for a Woman was launched in 2001. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurice Roucel. Top notes are Lime, Orange, Magnolia, Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot, Green Leaves and Myrtle; middle notes are Licorice, Tiare Flower, Freesia, Garden…

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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, Adulther or Desire for a Woman?

Adulther takes 4 of 5 categories. Adulther is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes; Desire for a Woman is rated 4.19/5 from 391 votes. Choose Adulther for a soft spicy and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Desire for a Woman for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Adulther or Desire for a Woman?

Adulther lasts longest (Adulther 84/100, Desire for a Woman 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adulther or Desire for a Woman?

Adulther projects furthest (Adulther 72/100, Desire for a Woman 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adulther and Desire for a Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share soft spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Licorice and Musk.

Is Adulther or Desire for a Woman better for summer or winter?

Adulther suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adulther and Desire for a Woman?

Adulther has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender and Orange, heart notes of Licorice, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Gold, Musk, Vanilla and Caramel. Desire for a Woman has top notes of Lime, Orange, Magnolia and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Licorice, Tiare Flower, Freesia and Gardenia, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.