Fragrance comparison

Christina vs Dependence

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

Christina

Nabeel

4.0577 votes

Rank #10,555 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Dependence

Mad Parfumeur

5.001 votes

Rank #52,443 PatchouliWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dependence takes 3 of 4 categories.

Christina
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dependence
Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Christina1/4

Dependence3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChristinaNabeel

DependenceMad Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDependence

SillageDependence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDependenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

floral61%

patchouli100%

white floral92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

StrawberryMandarin OrangeLily

Heart

LilacJasmineRoseTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyTobacco

Base

VanillaAmberMuskPatchouli

Top

OrangeMandarinHoneysuckle

Heart

LilyTuberoseJasmine

Base

PatchouliVanillaAmberWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesLily, Jasmine, Tuberose and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall100

Winter81

Day100

Night29

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex8

Women75

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#52,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChristinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christina by Nabeel is a soft, floral musk with a creamy strawberry idea rather than a bright juicy fruit note. On many wearers it opens with mandarin, white florals and a slightly powdery sweetness, then settles into vanilla, amber and musk with a clean, cozy feel. It tends to suit everyday wear, especially if you li…

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Dependence by Mad Parfumeur opens with a sharp burst of mandarin and orange paired against nectarous honeysuckle. This bright citrus start quickly gives ground to a thick floral core of tuberose, jasmine, and lily. As the florals settle, heavy patchouli takes control alongside sweet vanilla, amber, and dry woody notes…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Christina or Dependence?

Dependence takes 3 of 4 categories. Christina is rated 4.05/5 from 77 votes; Dependence is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Christina for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dependence for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Christina or Dependence?

Dependence lasts longest (Dependence 100/100, Christina 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christina or Dependence?

Dependence projects furthest (Dependence 100/100, Christina 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christina and Dependence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lily, Jasmine, Tuberose and Vanilla.

Is Christina or Dependence better for summer or winter?

Christina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christina and Dependence?

Christina has top notes of Strawberry, Mandarin Orange and Lily, heart notes of Lilac, Jasmine, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Patchouli. Dependence has top notes of Orange, Mandarin and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Lily, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Woody Notes.