Fragrance comparison

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure vs Désert Blanc

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 397 ratings analysed

3 wins

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure

Serge Lutens

3.63396 votes

Rank #5,813 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Désert Blanc

Maison Adimi

4.001 votes

Rank #58,948 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure takes 3 of 4 categories.

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Désert Blanc
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure3/4

Désert Blanc1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Des Clous Pour Une Pelure
Sillage & projection: Des Clous Pour Une Pelure
Value for money: Désert Blanc
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Des Clous Pour Une Pelure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Des Clous Pour Une PelureSerge Lutens

Désert BlancMaison Adimi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 396 votes

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDes Clous Pour Une Pelure

SillageDes Clous Pour Une Pelure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDésert BlancBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

sweet48%

floral30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange

Heart

Cloves

Base

Nutmeg

Top

GrapefruitMintOrangePeachApple

Heart

ClovesGeraniumCinnamonNutmegHeliotrope

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskVanillaAmberWoody NotesCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange, Cloves and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex68

Women6

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews82

Overall rank#58,948

PerfumerSylvie Jourdet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDes Clous Pour Une PelureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure by Serge Lutens is a striking aromatic spicy fragrance for everyone. Centered on the raw, zesty character of orange peel and the sharp bite of cloves, this scent avoids traditional sweetness. It is a bold, modern choice for those who want a fragrance that feels crisp and spicy during cool aut…

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Désert Blanc by Maison Adimi brings a crisp, woody-spicy profile to the skin. It opens with vibrant grapefruit and mint, balanced by heart notes of cloves and cinnamon. The dry-down relies on sandalwood and white musk, creating a versatile scent suitable for daily wear throughout the year. It offers a luminous, warm e…

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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, Des Clous Pour Une Pelure or Désert Blanc?

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure takes 3 of 4 categories. Des Clous Pour Une Pelure is rated 3.63/5 from 396 votes; Désert Blanc is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Des Clous Pour Une Pelure for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Désert Blanc for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Des Clous Pour Une Pelure or Désert Blanc?

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure lasts longest (Des Clous Pour Une Pelure 66/100, Désert Blanc 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Des Clous Pour Une Pelure or Désert Blanc?

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure projects furthest (Des Clous Pour Une Pelure 58/100, Désert Blanc 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Des Clous Pour Une Pelure and Désert Blanc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Cloves and Nutmeg.

Is Des Clous Pour Une Pelure or Désert Blanc better for summer or winter?

Désert Blanc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Des Clous Pour Une Pelure and Désert Blanc?

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cloves, a base of Nutmeg. Désert Blanc has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint, Orange and Peach, heart notes of Cloves, Geranium, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Vanilla and Amber.