Darwin vs Hussy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hussy takes 2 of 4 categories.
DarwinChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
HussyChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Darwin1/4
Hussy2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hussy
- Sillage & projection
- Hussy
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Darwin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DarwinCindy C.HussyMerle NormanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 18%Had 36%Want 45%
4.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
43%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHussy
SillageHussy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus91%
sweet83%
fresh74%
amber65%
patchouli56%
sweet100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
amber69%
woody61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Bitter OrangeOrange BlossomRaspberryNeroli
Heart2 to 3 hours
JasmineGardenia
Base2 to 3 hours
PatchouliHoneyAmber
Top
Big StrawberryRaspberryNeroliLemonBitter Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomTuberoseGardeniaPeony
Base
AmberHoneyMuskPatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Orange Blossom, Raspberry and Neroli. Durations are only published for Darwin, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,804
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#57,346
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDarwinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDarwin by Cindy C. is an intense floral fruity gourmand scent centered on potent white flowers and tart citrus. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, neroli, and sweet raspberry, quickly giving way to an assertive heart of gardenia and jasmine. In the base, rich honey, warm amber, and earthy patchou…
Reviews →Merle Norman Hussy opens with a burst of ripe strawberry, tart raspberry, and bright bitter orange that quickly yields to a rich floral heart. Orange blossom, tuberose, and gardenia create an opulent white bouquet on skin, balancing the initial fruitiness with a creamy petal texture. As the fragrance settles, warm amb…
Reviews →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, Darwin or Hussy?
Hussy takes 2 of 4 categories. Darwin is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Hussy is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Darwin for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hussy for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Darwin or Hussy?
Hussy lasts longest (Hussy 80/100, Darwin 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Darwin or Hussy?
Hussy projects furthest (Hussy 83/100, Darwin 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Darwin and Hussy smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Orange Blossom, Raspberry and Neroli.
Is Darwin or Hussy better for summer or winter?
Darwin suits daytime wear; Hussy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Darwin and Hussy?
Darwin has top notes of Bitter Orange, Orange Blossom, Raspberry and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Patchouli, Honey and Amber. Hussy has top notes of Big Strawberry, Raspberry, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Gardenia and Peony, a base of Amber, Honey, Musk and Patchouli.
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