Fragrance comparison

C vs Dennis Basso

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Karen Walker

4.0714 votes

Rank #21,623 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Dennis Basso

4.1723 votes

Rank #36,700 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C takes 3 of 4 categories.

C
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dennis Basso
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

C3/4

Dennis Basso1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CKaren Walker

Dennis BassoDennis Basso

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 19%Had 26%Want 55%

4.17/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%

Category winnerDennis BassoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

26%Love

65%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityC

SillageC

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

floral83%

musky74%

woody65%

powdery56%

white floral100%

woody83%

musky65%

citrus48%

powdery30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaGardeniaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberCashmere Wood

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonGreen Apple

Heart1.5-3 hrs

Jasmine SambacOrange BlossomTuberose

Base3-5 hrs

Cashmere WoodCedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Dennis Basso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer17

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#36,700

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karen Walker C presents a creamy white floral blend built on a base of warm sandalwood and cashmere wood. The fragrance opens with bright mandarin and bergamot before settling into a rich heart of gardenia and tuberose. It offers a cozy, sweet aura that suits casual day wear during autumn and spring.

Reviews →

Dennis Basso Eau de Parfum opens with a brisk, sunny flash of Italian bergamot, tart lemon, and crisp green apple. It feels immediately refreshing. The first spray delivers a crisp wash of alcohol, but that quickly evaporates into a clean floral heart of creamy jasmine sambac, French tuberose, and soft orange blossom.…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, C or Dennis Basso?

C takes 3 of 4 categories. C is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; Dennis Basso is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes. Choose C for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dennis Basso for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, C or Dennis Basso?

C lasts longest (C 74/100, Dennis Basso 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C or Dennis Basso?

C projects furthest (C 65/100, Dennis Basso 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C and Dennis Basso smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac.

Is C or Dennis Basso better for summer or winter?

C suits daytime wear; Dennis Basso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C and Dennis Basso?

C has top notes of Magnolia, Gardenia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Dennis Basso has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Green Apple, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar and White Musk.