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Caribbean Desire II vs Jus de Kiwi

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

Updated 51 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caribbean Desire II takes 4 of 6 categories.

  • Caribbean Desire II

    Choose it for a tropical and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Jus de Kiwi

    Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Caribbean Desire II4/6
Jus de Kiwi2/6
Ratings & consensus
Jus de Kiwi
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Caribbean Desire II
Sillage & projection
Caribbean Desire II
Value for money
Caribbean Desire II
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Caribbean Desire II
Fragranxe ranking
Jus de Kiwi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Caribbean Desire IIThe Dua Brand
Jus de KiwiLe Monde Gourmand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 60%Had 5%Want 35%
4.18/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 36%Had 7%Want 56%
Category winnerJus de KiwiRating 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

31%Love
59%Like
8%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity39
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityCaribbean Desire II

SillageCaribbean Desire II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value79
¤ Price value75
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%
fresh48%
coconut30%
Scent match48%Some overlap · 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
KiwiGuavaPineappleCoconut

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerCaribbean Desire IILongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring78
Summer100
Fall67
Winter11
Day100
Night67
Spring75
Summer100
Fall4
Winter8
Day100
Night5
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men29
Unisex57
Women14
Men0
Unisex21
Women79
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#21,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerJus de KiwiHigher 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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Jus de Kiwi by Le Monde Gourmand is a light, splashy fruit fragrance centered on tart kiwi, tropical guava, juicy pineapple, and a subtle trace of coconut. Launched in 2015, it captures the chilled profile of fresh fruit juice on an easygoing summer afternoon. The opening brings an instant burst of sour fruit pulp tha…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Caribbean Desire II or Jus de Kiwi?

Caribbean Desire II takes 4 of 6 categories. Caribbean Desire II is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Jus de Kiwi is rated 4.18/5 from 39 votes. Choose Caribbean Desire II for a tropical and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jus de Kiwi for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Caribbean Desire II or Jus de Kiwi?

Caribbean Desire II lasts longest (Caribbean Desire II 73/100, Jus de Kiwi 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caribbean Desire II or Jus de Kiwi?

Caribbean Desire II projects furthest (Caribbean Desire II 61/100, Jus de Kiwi 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caribbean Desire II and Jus de Kiwi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tropical, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple and Coconut.

Is Caribbean Desire II or Jus de Kiwi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Caribbean Desire II and Jus de Kiwi?

Caribbean Desire II features Mango, Lime, Pineapple, White Rum and Coconut. Jus de Kiwi features Kiwi, Guava, Pineapple and Coconut.

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