Desert Algorithm vs Club Lonely
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Desert AlgorithmChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Club LonelyChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Desert Algorithm2/4
Club Lonely2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Desert Algorithm
- Sillage & projection
- Club Lonely
- Value for money
- Desert Algorithm
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Club Lonely
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Desert AlgorithmNew DNA LaboratoriesClub LonelyÉDIT(h)Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.41/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 28%Had 2%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
64%Love
18%Like
14%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDesert Algorithm
SillageClub Lonely
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDesert AlgorithmBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
leather84%
sand77%
patchouli69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
patchouli69%
tropical61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and patchouli
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Cassis
Heart
PatchouliLeather
Base
Woody NotesCedarwoodAmbroxanSand
Top
PassionfruitAmarettoInkMaple syrupCassis
Heart
PatchouliJasmineLily of the Valley
Base
LeatherCedarwoodSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCassis, Patchouli, Leather and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day–
Night100
Spring90
Summer40
Fall100
Winter90
Day70
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,299
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,629
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerClub LonelyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDesert Algorithm reads as a dry, woody amber with a mineral edge rather than a plush sweet amber. Cassis gives the opening a brief tart lift, then patchouli, leather, cedarwood and ambroxan pull it into something dustier, smokier and more arid. It looks best suited to someone who likes modern woody fragrances with tex…
Reviews →Club Lonely by ÉDIT(h) opens with a tart, juicy burst of passionfruit and sweet amaretto liqueur, spiked by a cool, paper-like ink note and a drop of rich maple syrup. As the initial sweetness settles, the scent reveals earthy patchouli, clean jasmine, and green lily of the valley at its center. The base rests on dry …
Reviews →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, Desert Algorithm or Club Lonely?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Desert Algorithm is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Club Lonely is rated 4.41/5 from 22 votes. Choose Desert Algorithm for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Choose Club Lonely for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Desert Algorithm or Club Lonely?
Desert Algorithm lasts longest (Desert Algorithm 80/100, Club Lonely 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Desert Algorithm or Club Lonely?
Club Lonely projects furthest (Club Lonely 63/100, Desert Algorithm 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Desert Algorithm and Club Lonely smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and patchouli accords. Common notes include Cassis, Patchouli, Leather and Cedarwood.
Is Desert Algorithm or Club Lonely better for summer or winter?
Desert Algorithm suits evening wear; Club Lonely suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Desert Algorithm and Club Lonely?
Desert Algorithm has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Patchouli and Leather, a base of Woody Notes, Cedarwood, Ambroxan and Sand. Club Lonely has top notes of Passionfruit, Amaretto, Ink and Maple syrup, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Leather, Cedarwood and Sandalwood.
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