Fragrance comparison

Dennis Basso Summer vs Secret Source

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

Dennis Basso Summer

Dennis Basso

4.502 votes

Rank #58,618 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Secret Source

The Woods Collection

3.8877 votes

Rank #29,334 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Secret Source takes 2 of 2 categories.

Dennis Basso Summer
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Secret Source
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Dennis Basso Summer0/2

Secret Source2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dennis Basso SummerDennis Basso

Secret SourceThe Woods Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.88/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

29%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSecret Source

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value62

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

floral84%

sweet77%

musky69%

woody61%

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PoppyPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaJasmineOrchid

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top

Black CurrantGardeniaJasmineLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

OrchidFruitsSpicy NotesLotus

Base

VanillaVetiverIncensePatchouliDark ChocolateSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Gardenia, Jasmine and Orchid. Durations are only published for Dennis Basso Summer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 19%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex65

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSecret SourceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dennis Basso Summer is a bright, easygoing floral fragrance designed for warm sunshine and casual daytime wear. It kicks off with a spirited splash of zesty bergamot, crisp red poppy, and a lively prickle of pink pepper. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens into a lush heart of creamy gardenia, fresh jasmin…

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Secret Source opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, gardenia, and dark currant before settling into dense orchid and warm spices. As the hours pass, heavy patchouli and bitter dark chocolate merge with smoldering incense and vanilla along the base. It feels thick, mysterious, and moody, tailored for chilly November ev…

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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 Summer or Secret Source?

Secret Source takes 2 of 2 categories. Dennis Basso Summer is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Secret Source is rated 3.88/5 from 77 votes. Choose Dennis Basso Summer for a white floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Secret Source for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which projects more, Dennis Basso Summer or Secret Source?

Secret Source projects furthest (Secret Source 68/100, Dennis Basso Summer 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dennis Basso Summer and Secret Source smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Jasmine and Orchid.

Is Dennis Basso Summer or Secret Source better for summer or winter?

Dennis Basso Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dennis Basso Summer and Secret Source?

Dennis Basso Summer has top notes of Poppy, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Secret Source has top notes of Black Currant, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lemon, heart notes of Orchid, Fruits, Spicy Notes and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Incense and Patchouli.