Fragrance comparison

Caribbean Desire II vs Desire II

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

3 wins

Caribbean Desire II

The Dua Brand

4.2512 votes

Rank #36,054 TropicalCitrus

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60%scent match

Closely related

Desire II

The Dua Brand

4.1729 votes

Rank #20,947 FruityTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caribbean Desire II takes 3 of 6 categories.

Caribbean Desire II
Choose it for a tropical and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Desire II
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Caribbean Desire II3/6

Desire II1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Caribbean Desire IIThe Dua Brand

Desire IIThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 60%Had 5%Want 35%

4.17/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 46%

Category winnerCaribbean Desire IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

62%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCaribbean Desire II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value74

Category winnerCaribbean Desire IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tropical100%

citrus88%

sweet77%

fruity65%

terpenic53%

conifer42%

fruity100%

tropical83%

sweet65%

floral48%

fresh30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both tropical, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MangoLimePineappleWhite RumCoconutBlack CurrantApple BlossomDried FruitsBergamotCedarViolet LeafVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MangoPineappleGuavaFloral bouquetApple BlossomViolet LeafBlack CurrantDried FruitsMuskCedarwoodVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall67

Winter11

Day100

Night41

Spring69

Summer100

Fall31

Winter13

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

Casual 37%Party 29%Date 23%Work 11%

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Casual 37%Date 26%Party 21%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,054

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerDesire IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caribbean Desire II opens with a mouthwatering burst of sweet ripe mango, freshly squeezed lime juice, and pulpy pineapple. As the tart citrus edge softens on your skin, creamy coconut and a splash of white rum emerge to create the relaxed sensation of an icy beachside cocktail. Sugarcane and exotic guava give the fru…

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Desire II by The Dua Brand centers on a sun-drenched blast of ripe mango, tart guava, and juicy pineapple. The opening feels lush and mouthwatering rather than cloying, tempered by a crisp streak of green violet leaf and apple blossom. As the initial fruit burst settles, clean musk and dry cedarwood emerge to give the…

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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, Caribbean Desire II or Desire II?

Caribbean Desire II takes 3 of 6 categories. Caribbean Desire II is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Desire II is rated 4.17/5 from 29 votes. Choose Caribbean Desire II for a tropical and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Desire II for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Caribbean Desire II or Desire II?

They last about the same: Caribbean Desire II 73/100, Desire II 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Caribbean Desire II or Desire II?

Projection is very close: Caribbean Desire II 61/100, Desire II 59/100 for sillage.

Do Caribbean Desire II and Desire II smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tropical, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Mango, Pineapple, Black Currant and Apple Blossom.

Is Caribbean Desire II or Desire II better for summer or winter?

Caribbean Desire II suits daytime wear; Desire II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caribbean Desire II and Desire II?

Caribbean Desire II features Mango, Lime, Pineapple, White Rum and Coconut. Desire II features Mango, Pineapple, Guava, Floral bouquet and Apple Blossom.