Fragrance comparison

Dennis Basso vs C

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Dennis Basso

4.1723 votes

Rank #36,700 White FloralWoody

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64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Karen Walker

4.0714 votes

Rank #21,623 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

C takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dennis Basso
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
C
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dennis Basso1/4

C3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dennis BassoDennis Basso

CKaren Walker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 19%Had 26%Want 55%

Category winnerDennis BassoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

65%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

21%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityC

SillageC

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody83%

musky65%

citrus48%

powdery30%

white floral100%

citrus91%

floral83%

musky74%

woody65%

powdery56%

Scent match64%Closely related · both white floral, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonGreen Apple

Heart1.5-3 hrs

Jasmine SambacOrange BlossomTuberose

Base3-5 hrs

Cashmere WoodCedarWhite Musk

Top

MagnoliaGardeniaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Dennis Basso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer17

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 17%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,700

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#21,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dennis Basso Eau de Parfum opens with a brisk, sunny flash of Italian bergamot, tart lemon, and crisp green apple. It feels immediately refreshing. The first spray delivers a crisp wash of alcohol, but that quickly evaporates into a clean floral heart of creamy jasmine sambac, French tuberose, and soft orange blossom.…

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Karen Walker C presents a creamy white floral blend built on a base of warm sandalwood and cashmere wood. The fragrance opens with bright mandarin and bergamot before settling into a rich heart of gardenia and tuberose. It offers a cozy, sweet aura that suits casual day wear during autumn and spring.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dennis Basso or C?

C takes 3 of 4 categories. Dennis Basso is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes; C is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes. Choose Dennis Basso for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose C for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dennis Basso or C?

C lasts longest (C 74/100, Dennis Basso 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dennis Basso or C?

C projects furthest (C 65/100, Dennis Basso 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dennis Basso and C smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is Dennis Basso or C better for summer or winter?

Dennis Basso suits daytime wear; C suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dennis Basso and C?

Dennis Basso has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Green Apple, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar and White Musk. C has top notes of Magnolia, Gardenia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmere Wood.