Fragrance comparison

Carnal Desire vs Whispers in the Night

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

2 wins

Carnal Desire

The Dua Brand

4.508 votes

Rank #31,409 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Whispers in the Night

Solstice Scents

3.9213 votes

Rank #43,723 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carnal Desire takes 2 of 3 categories.

Carnal Desire
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Whispers in the Night
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Carnal Desire2/3

Whispers in the Night1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carnal Desire
Sillage & projection: Whispers in the Night
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carnal Desire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carnal DesireThe Dua Brand

Whispers in the NightSolstice Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

31%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCarnal Desire

SillageWhispers in the Night

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

musky77%

yellow floral69%

tuberose61%

white floral100%

tuberose91%

vanilla83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

woody56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ylang-YlangEucalyptusTuberoseJasmineCoconutOrangeSilverMelonMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

TuberoseVanillaBlack Vanilla HuskJasmineCoconutYlang-YlangWhite AmberSandalwoodAmberOakmossPatchouliClove

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Tuberose, Jasmine and Coconut. Durations are only published for Carnal Desire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night53

Spring40

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Date 32%Casual 29%Party 24%Work 16%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#43,723

PerfumerAngela St.John

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCarnal DesireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Dua Brand Carnal Desire delivers a bold, unfiltered blast of white florals packed with tropical weight. You get intense tuberose absolute right up front, backed by green eucalyptus and humid jasmine petals. It hits hard. Sweet melon and creamy coconut soften the sharp botanical bite as the scent warms up on skin. …

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Solstice Scents Whispers in the Night pairs heavy tuberose and jasmine with a dark, resinous base. Vanilla husk and coconut add a creamy sweetness, while star anise, clove, and patchouli give the white florals a spicy, earthy kick. It wears dense and sultry on skin, making it a natural choice for cool fall evenings an…

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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, Carnal Desire or Whispers in the Night?

Carnal Desire takes 2 of 3 categories. Carnal Desire is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; Whispers in the Night is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Carnal Desire for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Whispers in the Night for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Carnal Desire or Whispers in the Night?

Carnal Desire lasts longest (Carnal Desire 72/100, Whispers in the Night 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carnal Desire or Whispers in the Night?

Whispers in the Night projects furthest (Whispers in the Night 75/100, Carnal Desire 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carnal Desire and Whispers in the Night smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and tuberose accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Jasmine and Coconut.

Is Carnal Desire or Whispers in the Night better for summer or winter?

Carnal Desire suits daytime wear; Whispers in the Night suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carnal Desire and Whispers in the Night?

Carnal Desire features Ylang-Ylang, Eucalyptus, Tuberose, Jasmine and Coconut. Whispers in the Night features Tuberose, Vanilla, Black Vanilla Husk, Jasmine and Coconut.