Fragrance comparison

Dazzling vs Freya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dazzling

Armaf

3.4637 votes

Rank #31,061 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Freya

Scents and Style

5.001 votes

Rank #51,457 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dazzling takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dazzling
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Freya
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Dazzling3/4

Freya1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DazzlingArmaf

FreyaScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFreya

SillageDazzling

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDazzlingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

rose84%

woody77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

fresh92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

rose61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosePearPineappleCitrusesBergamot

Heart

JasmineGardeniaPink Pepper

Base

VanillaVetiverAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

BambooPassionfruitPink PepperPearPineappleOrange

Heart

Pink PeonyJasmineFreesiaLotusTeaCassiaRose

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodPatchouliBergamotOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Pear, Pineapple and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer38

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex10

Women86

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,457

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDazzlingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Dazzling introduces itself as a bold, sweet floral fruity fragrance that makes an immediate impression. The initial spray delivers a juicy, tart blend of fresh pineapple and pear, rounded out by a classic citrus sparkle. As it settles, the scent reveals a warmer heart of jasmine and gardenia, balanced by a sharp…

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Freya by Scents and Style captures a bright, floral-forward energy perfect for warm spring days. This scent features a vibrant opening of bamboo and passionfruit that settles into a soft heart of pink peony and jasmine. A balanced base of guaiac wood and musk provides a clean, lingering finish, making it a reliable ch…

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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, Dazzling or Freya?

Dazzling takes 3 of 4 categories. Dazzling is rated 3.46/5 from 37 votes; Freya is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dazzling for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Freya for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dazzling or Freya?

Freya lasts longest (Freya 80/100, Dazzling 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dazzling or Freya?

Dazzling projects furthest (Dazzling 67/100, Freya 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dazzling and Freya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Pear, Pineapple and Bergamot.

Is Dazzling or Freya better for summer or winter?

Dazzling suits daytime wear; Freya suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dazzling and Freya?

Dazzling has top notes of Rose, Pear, Pineapple and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia and Pink Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood. Freya has top notes of Bamboo, Passionfruit, Pink Pepper and Pear, heart notes of Pink Peony, Jasmine, Freesia and Lotus, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Bergamot.