Fragrance comparison

Dennis Basso vs Fire

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dennis Basso

4.1723 votes

Rank #36,700 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Fire

ÄRIÂZ

4.001 votes

Rank #60,216 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dennis Basso takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Dennis Basso2/3

Fire1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dennis BassoDennis Basso

FireÄRIÂZ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFire

SillageDennis Basso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

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%

citrus86%

tuberose72%

rose58%

animalic44%

aromatic30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

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

BergamotLemonAlmondCoffee

Heart

TuberoseJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseOrris Root

Base

CedarMuskCacao PodAmberTonka BeanVanillaPralineSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom. 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

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

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#60,216

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDennis BassoHigher 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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Fire by ÄRIÂZ opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and coffee before softening into a lush white floral heart. Built for women who want presence, this 2025 launch creates a sweet, resinous trail. It excels in cooler evening weather when the praline and tonka bean notes can really bloom on the skin, offering a bold yet…

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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 Fire?

Dennis Basso takes 2 of 3 categories. Dennis Basso is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes; Fire is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dennis Basso for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fire for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity.

Which lasts longer, Dennis Basso or Fire?

Fire lasts longest (Fire 80/100, Dennis Basso 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dennis Basso or Fire?

Dennis Basso projects furthest (Dennis Basso 56/100, Fire 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dennis Basso and Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom.

Is Dennis Basso or Fire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dennis Basso and Fire?

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. Fire has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Almond and Coffee, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk, Cacao Pod and Amber.