Fragrance comparison

Désert Blanc vs Man 2

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

1 wins

Désert Blanc

Maison Adimi

4.001 votes

Rank #65,810 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Man 2

Judith Williams

—0 votes

Rank #73,973 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Désert Blanc takes 1 of 2 categories.

Désert Blanc
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Man 2
Choose it for a aromatic and green character.

Désert Blanc1/2

Man 20/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Désert BlancMaison Adimi

Man 2Judith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

green69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMintOrangePeachApple

Heart

ClovesGeraniumCinnamonNutmegHeliotrope

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskVanillaAmberWoody NotesCedar

Top

AppleBergamotLemon

Heart

MintClovesLavenderCinnamonGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesMint, Apple, Cloves and Geranium. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,810

PerfumerSylvie Jourdet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,973

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDésert BlancHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Désert Blanc by Maison Adimi brings a crisp, woody-spicy profile to the skin. It opens with vibrant grapefruit and mint, balanced by heart notes of cloves and cinnamon. The dry-down relies on sandalwood and white musk, creating a versatile scent suitable for daily wear throughout the year. It offers a luminous, warm e…

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Man 2 by Judith Williams is an aromatic fougere that balances crisp apple and bergamot with a solid base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a reliable, versatile choice for daily wear, providing a clean and masculine presence without being overly loud. Ideal for professional settings, it shifts effortlessly from morning…

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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 lasts longer, Désert Blanc or Man 2?

They last about the same: Désert Blanc 60/100, Man 2 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Do Désert Blanc and Man 2 smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Apple, Cloves and Geranium.

Is Désert Blanc or Man 2 better for summer or winter?

Désert Blanc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Désert Blanc and Man 2?

Désert Blanc has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint, Orange and Peach, heart notes of Cloves, Geranium, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Vanilla and Amber. Man 2 has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mint, Cloves, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.