Fragrance comparison

Desert Algorithm vs One

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Desert Algorithm

New DNA Laboratories

5.001 votes

Rank #51,299 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

One

Onitsuka Tiger

3.717 votes

Rank #46,778 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desert Algorithm takes 2 of 4 categories.

Desert Algorithm
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
One
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Desert Algorithm2/4

One1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Desert Algorithm
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Desert Algorithm
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: One

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desert AlgorithmNew DNA Laboratories

OneOnitsuka Tiger

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDesert Algorithm

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerDesert AlgorithmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

leather84%

sand77%

patchouli69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

smoky91%

leather83%

amber74%

animalic65%

citrus56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, leather and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cassis

Heart

PatchouliLeather

Base

Woody NotesCedarwoodAmbroxanSand

Top

MandarinGreen NotesPeppermintLemon

Heart

IncenseJasmine SambacWhite FlowersRosemaryDavana

Base

Guaiac WoodLeatherLabdanumSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodAmbroxanVetiver

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Leather, Cedarwood and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,778

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desert 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…

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One by Onitsuka Tiger opens with a sharp splash of green notes and peppermint, offering a bracing clarity. Designed by Mark Buxton, this unisex scent settles into a dry, leathery base warmed by incense and patchouli. It is an easygoing option for casual daytime wear when you want a clean, woody aura.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Desert Algorithm or One?

Desert Algorithm takes 2 of 4 categories. Desert Algorithm is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; One is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Desert Algorithm for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Choose One for a woody and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desert Algorithm or One?

Desert Algorithm lasts longest (Desert Algorithm 80/100, One 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desert Algorithm or One?

Projection is very close: Desert Algorithm 50/100, One 50/100 for sillage.

Do Desert Algorithm and One smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and amber accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Leather, Cedarwood and Ambroxan.

Is Desert Algorithm or One better for summer or winter?

Desert Algorithm suits evening wear; One suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desert Algorithm and One?

Desert Algorithm has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Patchouli and Leather, a base of Woody Notes, Cedarwood, Ambroxan and Sand. One has top notes of Mandarin, Green Notes, Peppermint and Lemon, heart notes of Incense, Jasmine Sambac, White Flowers and Rosemary, a base of Guaiac Wood, Leather, Labdanum and Sandalwood.