Fragrance comparison

Central Park South vs Sex

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 478 ratings analysed

5 wins

Central Park South

Bond No 9

3.69378 votes

Rank #8,342 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Sex

Desigual

3.59100 votes

Rank #18,823 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Central Park South takes 5 of 7 categories.

Central Park South
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Sex
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Central Park South5/7

Sex2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Central Park SouthBond No 9

SexDesigual

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 378 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.59/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 31%Had 24%Want 44%

Category winnerCentral Park SouthRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

336 votes

20%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerCentral Park SouthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityCentral Park South

SillageCentral Park South

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value64

Category winnerSexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh86%

floral72%

woody58%

fruity44%

green30%

white floral100%

fruity92%

tuberose84%

green77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Grapefruit blossomBlack Currant Blossom

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woodsy Notes

Top15-30 mins

Red BerriesRhubarbSoybean

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian TuberoseJasmineGrapefruit blossom

Base4-6+ hrs

MuskVanillaWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit blossom, Jasmine and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Sex, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring76

Summer71

Fall100

Winter71

Day64

Night100

Category winnerSexMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex0

Women98

Men7

Unisex7

Women86

Party 33%Casual 31%Date 23%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,342

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#18,823

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerCentral Park SouthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Central Park South is a bright white floral with a polished Bond No. 9 feel. Grapefruit blossom and black currant blossom give the opening a fresh, lightly fruity lift, then jasmine and lily of the valley take over with a clean, feminine bloom. It usually reads airy first, then greener and woodier as it settles. If yo…

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Sex by Desigual delivers an unapologetic burst of tart red berries and crisp rhubarb right off the nozzle. It is bold. The sharp fruit quickly yields to a heavy, sweet core of Indian tuberose and lush jasmine petals. You get an immediate punch of classic white florals balanced by a quirky green soybean edge. As the ho…

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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, Central Park South or Sex?

Central Park South takes 5 of 7 categories. Central Park South is rated 3.69/5 from 378 votes; Sex is rated 3.59/5 from 100 votes. Choose Central Park South for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Sex for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Central Park South or Sex?

Central Park South lasts longest (Central Park South 77/100, Sex 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Central Park South or Sex?

Central Park South projects furthest (Central Park South 72/100, Sex 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Central Park South and Sex smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit blossom, Jasmine and Woodsy Notes.

Is Central Park South or Sex better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sex is the stronger pick. For winter, Sex is the stronger pick. Sex suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Central Park South and Sex?

Central Park South has top notes of Grapefruit blossom and Black Currant Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woodsy Notes. Sex has top notes of Red Berries, Rhubarb and Soybean, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Jasmine and Grapefruit blossom, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Woodsy Notes.