Fragrance comparison

Dark Fresh vs White Edition White Almond

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

Dark Fresh

Desigual

3.63125 votes

Rank #16,215 CitrusMarine

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27%scent match

Clearly different

White Edition White Almond

Gritti

4.1724 votes

Rank #38,089 AlmondCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Dark Fresh
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Edition White Almond
Choose it for a almond and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dark Fresh3/6

White Edition White Almond3/6

Ratings & consensus: White Edition White Almond
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: White Edition White Almond
Sillage & projection: White Edition White Almond
Value for money: Dark Fresh
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Dark Fresh
Fragranxe ranking: Dark Fresh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark FreshDesigual

White Edition White AlmondGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 58%Had 24%Want 19%

4.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

Category winnerWhite Edition White AlmondRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

25%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityWhite Edition White Almond

SillageWhite Edition White Almond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value25

Category winnerDark FreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

marine92%

amber84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

almond100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

nutty77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesNeroliCitrusesSpicesGreen Leaves

Heart2-3 hrs

FlowersOrange

Base4-6 hrs

AmberWoodsy NotesVanillaMuskMoss

Top30 to 45 minutes

OrangeOrange BlossomCitruses

Heart2 to 3 hours

AlmondHaySpices

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaMusk

Category winnerDark FreshLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night84

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex19

Women4

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,215

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#38,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDark FreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desigual Dark Fresh is a brisk, sweet aromatic fragrance built for everyday warm-weather wear. It kicks off with a sharp rush of sea notes, tart citruses, and bright neroli. You get an immediate wave of salty marine air and crushed green leaves. The alcohol flash fades in two minutes. Soon after, sweet orange juice an…

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White Edition White Almond by Gritti presents a smooth blend of bright citrus notes, nutty almond, and gentle vanilla warmth. The opening pairs crisp orange and sweet orange blossom with a burst of lively citruses. As the initial brightness settles, the composition reveals a comforting heart of sweet almond, dry rusti…

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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, Dark Fresh or White Edition White Almond?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Dark Fresh is rated 3.63/5 from 125 votes; White Edition White Almond is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes. Choose Dark Fresh for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Edition White Almond for a almond and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Fresh or White Edition White Almond?

White Edition White Almond lasts longest (White Edition White Almond 69/100, Dark Fresh 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Fresh or White Edition White Almond?

Projection is very close: White Edition White Almond 63/100, Dark Fresh 61/100 for sillage.

Do Dark Fresh and White Edition White Almond smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices, Orange and Vanilla.

Is Dark Fresh or White Edition White Almond better for summer or winter?

Dark Fresh suits daytime wear; White Edition White Almond suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Fresh and White Edition White Almond?

Dark Fresh has top notes of Sea Notes, Neroli, Citruses and Spices, heart notes of Flowers and Orange, a base of Amber, Woodsy Notes, Vanilla and Musk. White Edition White Almond has top notes of Orange, Orange Blossom and Citruses, heart notes of Almond, Hay and Spices, a base of Vanilla and Musk.