Fragrance comparison

Arc-en-Ciel № 21 vs Desobediente

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

Arc-en-Ciel № 21

CIEL Parfum

1.001 votes

Rank #73,361 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Desobediente

Quem Disse Berenice

4.22147 votes

Rank #9,949 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desobediente takes 5 of 5 categories.

Arc-en-Ciel № 21
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Desobediente
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arc-en-Ciel № 210/5

Desobediente5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arc-en-Ciel № 21CIEL Parfum

DesobedienteQuem Disse Berenice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

52%Love

29%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDesobediente

SillageDesobediente

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDesobedienteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

woody77%

caramel69%

citrus61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both sweet, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Wild Strawberry LeafMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletJasmineWild StrawberryCaramel

Base3-5 hrs

PatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

PearBlack PepperMandarin OrangeBergamotViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseJasmineJasmine SambacPeachLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaCaramelPatchouliTonka BeanMuskAmber

Category winnerDesobedienteLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night31

Spring49

Summer24

Fall100

Winter96

Day43

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 20%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Date 34%Party 28%Casual 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,361

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,949

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerDesobedienteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arc-en-Ciel № 21 opens with a quick flash of tart mandarin orange and crisp wild strawberry leaf. That green bite fades fast. Within five minutes, sweet wild strawberry fruit takes over, cushioned by powdery violet petals and creamy white jasmine. The aroma feels playful, bright, and nostalgic. A warm ribbon of carame…

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Desobediente by Quem Disse Berenice is a playful oriental vanilla perfume designed for cooler weather and evening wear. It opens with an energetic splash of juicy pear, zesty mandarin orange, and cracked black pepper that cuts straight through the sweetness. The heart reveals soft violet petals and blooming jasmine be…

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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, Arc-en-Ciel № 21 or Desobediente?

Desobediente takes 5 of 5 categories. Arc-en-Ciel № 21 is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Desobediente is rated 4.22/5 from 147 votes. Choose Arc-en-Ciel № 21 for a sweet and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Desobediente for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arc-en-Ciel № 21 or Desobediente?

Desobediente lasts longest (Desobediente 68/100, Arc-en-Ciel № 21 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arc-en-Ciel № 21 or Desobediente?

Desobediente projects furthest (Desobediente 62/100, Arc-en-Ciel № 21 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arc-en-Ciel № 21 and Desobediente smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Jasmine and Caramel.

Is Arc-en-Ciel № 21 or Desobediente better for summer or winter?

Arc-en-Ciel № 21 suits daytime wear; Desobediente suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arc-en-Ciel № 21 and Desobediente?

Arc-en-Ciel № 21 has top notes of Wild Strawberry Leaf and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Wild Strawberry and Caramel, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Desobediente has top notes of Pear, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.