Darwin vs Whatever It Takes Kesha
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
79%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
DarwinChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Whatever It Takes KeshaChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Darwin2/4
Whatever It Takes Kesha2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Darwin
- Sillage & projection
- Darwin
- Value for money
- Whatever It Takes Kesha
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Whatever It Takes Kesha
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DarwinCindy C.Whatever It Takes KeshaApple BeautyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 18%Had 36%Want 45%
2.85/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 48%Had 21%Want 31%
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
10%Love
25%Like
20%Ok
30%Dislike
15%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDarwin
SillageDarwin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWhatever It Takes KeshaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus91%
sweet83%
fresh74%
amber65%
patchouli56%
citrus100%
white floral90%
sweet80%
fruity70%
fresh60%
honey50%
Scent match79%Very similar · both citrus, white floral and sweet
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
Bitter OrangeRaspberryNeroli
Heart
Orange BlossomEgyptian Jasmine
Base
HoneyPatchouli
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
Summer75
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night60
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#46,079
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#25,484
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerWhatever It Takes KeshaHigher 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 →Bitter orange and sharp neroli hit first in this fruity floral composition. Bright citrus notes clash with a heavy coat of honey before settling into a warm patchouli base. Built for casual spring afternoons, it carries a loud, synthetic sweetness that commands attention early on while remaining a light skin scent pas…
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 Whatever It Takes Kesha?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Darwin is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Whatever It Takes Kesha is rated 2.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Darwin for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Whatever It Takes Kesha for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Darwin or Whatever It Takes Kesha?
Darwin lasts longest (Darwin 60/100, Whatever It Takes Kesha 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Darwin or Whatever It Takes Kesha?
Darwin projects furthest (Darwin 80/100, Whatever It Takes Kesha 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Darwin and Whatever It Takes Kesha smell similar?
Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Orange Blossom, Raspberry and Neroli.
Is Darwin or Whatever It Takes Kesha better for summer or winter?
Darwin suits daytime wear; Whatever It Takes Kesha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Darwin and Whatever It Takes Kesha?
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. Whatever It Takes Kesha has top notes of Bitter Orange, Raspberry and Neroli, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Honey and Patchouli.
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