Fragrance comparison

Covet vs Expectations for Her

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 3,911 ratings analysed

Covet

Sarah Jessica Parker

3.713,907 votes

Rank #2,999 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Expectations for Her

Amway

4.504 votes

Rank #37,677 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Covet
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Expectations for Her
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Covet2/4

Expectations for Her2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CovetSarah Jessica Parker

Expectations for HerAmway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 3,907 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

3,907 votes

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityExpectations for Her

SillageExpectations for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCovetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

lavender84%

chocolate77%

woody69%

white floral61%

woody100%

rose92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sicilian LemonLavenderDark ChocolatePelargonium Leaf

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyHoneysuckleMagnolia

Base

MuskCashmere WoodTeak WoodVetiverAmber

Notes

BlackberryMoroccan RoseLily-of-the-ValleyCashmere WoodAustralian Sandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley and Cashmere Wood. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,999

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Frank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#37,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCovetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Covet is an unusual citrus aromatic with a soft chocolate twist, not a dessert scent. The opening often reads as tart lemon, lavender and green notes, then settles into a musky floral dry-down with a slightly soapy, woody feel. It suits shoppers who want something distinctive, affordable and a little off-center. Sampl…

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Expectations for Her by Amway presents a woody and floral profile. Featuring Moroccan rose and blackberry, it offers a soft and feminine character suitable for daily wear. This scent suits those who prefer a classic, slightly sweet fragrance that remains gentle on the skin throughout the day.

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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, Covet or Expectations for Her?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Covet is rated 3.71/5 from 3,907 votes; Expectations for Her is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Covet for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Expectations for Her for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Covet or Expectations for Her?

Expectations for Her lasts longest (Expectations for Her 67/100, Covet 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Covet or Expectations for Her?

Projection is very close: Expectations for Her 56/100, Covet 55/100 for sillage.

Do Covet and Expectations for Her smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley and Cashmere Wood.

Is Covet or Expectations for Her better for summer or winter?

Expectations for Her suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Covet and Expectations for Her?

Covet has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Lavender, Dark Chocolate and Pelargonium Leaf, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Honeysuckle and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Teak Wood and Vetiver. Expectations for Her features Blackberry, Moroccan Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cashmere Wood and Australian Sandalwood.