Fragrance comparison

Anguish vs Desert Angel Romance

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

3 wins

Anguish

Spirit Of Kings

3.002 votes

Rank #67,278 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Desert Angel Romance

Le Chameau

4.508 votes

Rank #22,894 MuskyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anguish takes 3 of 5 categories.

Anguish
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Desert Angel Romance
Choose it for a musky and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Anguish3/5

Desert Angel Romance2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Anguish
Sillage & projection: Anguish
Value for money: Desert Angel Romance
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Anguish
Fragranxe ranking: Desert Angel Romance

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnguishSpirit Of Kings

Desert Angel RomanceLe Chameau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

63%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAnguish

SillageAnguish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDesert Angel RomanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud91%

woody83%

amber74%

smoky65%

balsamic56%

musky100%

white floral92%

rose84%

oud77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both oud, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronJasmineBergamotSage

Heart3-4 hrs

AmberwoodGeraniumWhite Flowers

Base8-12+ hrs

IncenseOudSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

SaffronRose

Heart1 to 2 hours

White Flowers

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberMuskOud

Category winnerAnguishLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,894

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDesert Angel RomanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anguish by Spirit Of Kings delivers a heavy, opulent burst of saffron, bergamot, and sweet herbal sage right from the first spray. As it settles onto skin, rich amberwood and clean geranium balance out an intense base of dark oud, smoky incense, and earthy patchouli. While unlisted, a sweet undertone reminiscent of ca…

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Desert Angel Romance by Le Chameau presents a floral profile anchored by warm resin and soft woods. The scent opens with a sharp flash of saffron paired with soft rose petals. Soon after, gentle white flowers soften the initial spice, creating a clean and airy heart. As the perfume dries down, it settles into a quiet …

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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, Anguish or Desert Angel Romance?

Anguish takes 3 of 5 categories. Anguish is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Desert Angel Romance is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Anguish for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Desert Angel Romance for a musky and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anguish or Desert Angel Romance?

Anguish lasts longest (Anguish 80/100, Desert Angel Romance 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anguish or Desert Angel Romance?

Anguish projects furthest (Anguish 75/100, Desert Angel Romance 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anguish and Desert Angel Romance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, White Flowers and Oud.

Is Anguish or Desert Angel Romance better for summer or winter?

Anguish suits day or night wear; Desert Angel Romance suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anguish and Desert Angel Romance?

Anguish has top notes of Saffron, Jasmine, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Amberwood, Geranium and White Flowers, a base of Incense, Oud, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Desert Angel Romance has top notes of Saffron and Rose, heart notes of White Flowers, a base of Amber, Musk and Oud.