Fragrance comparison

Desert Glass vs Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 84 ratings analysed

7 wins

Desert Glass

Oakcha

3.9855 votes

Rank #13,717 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free

Byredo

3.1429 votes

Rank #52,160 MuskyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desert Glass takes 7 of 7 categories.

Desert Glass
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Desert Glass7/7

Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desert GlassOakcha

Mojave Ghost Alcohol-FreeByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.14/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

Category winnerDesert GlassRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

24%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

24%Love

17%Like

28%Ok

10%Dislike

21%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerDesert GlassMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityDesert Glass

SillageDesert Glass

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value16

Category winnerDesert GlassBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

violet77%

floral69%

musky61%

musky100%

fruity91%

powdery83%

woody74%

amber65%

sweet56%

Scent match67%Closely related · both woody, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmbretteSapodilla

Heart

VioletSandalwoodMagnolia

Base

AmbergrisCedarwood

Top

SapodillaAmbrette

Heart

SandalwoodVioletMagnolia

Base

AmberCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAmbrette, Sapodilla, Violet and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall55

Winter36

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer56

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerDesert GlassMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex63

Women33

Men13

Unisex38

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#52,160

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDesert GlassHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desert Glass by Oakcha is an airy, comforting unisex fragrance built around sweet sapodilla fruit, musky ambrette seed, and soft floral tones. It opens with an intriguing blend of honeyed pear-like sapodilla and warm ambrette, creating an inviting sweetness that feels fresh rather than sugary. The heart introduces pow…

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Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free offers a delicate, skin-scent experience built on sapodilla and ambrette. It provides a clean, airy musk profile that feels light and unobtrusive for daily wear. This composition is ideal for those who prefer subtle fragrance in high-heat settings or when attending music festivals, where a so…

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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 Glass or Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free?

Desert Glass takes 7 of 7 categories. Desert Glass is rated 3.98/5 from 55 votes; Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free is rated 3.14/5 from 29 votes. Choose Desert Glass for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free for a musky and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desert Glass or Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free?

Desert Glass lasts longest (Desert Glass 66/100, Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desert Glass or Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free?

Desert Glass projects furthest (Desert Glass 58/100, Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desert Glass and Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Ambrette, Sapodilla, Violet and Sandalwood.

Is Desert Glass or Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free better for summer or winter?

For summer, Desert Glass is the stronger pick. For winter, Desert Glass is the stronger pick. Desert Glass suits daytime wear; Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desert Glass and Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free?

Desert Glass has top notes of Ambrette and Sapodilla, heart notes of Violet, Sandalwood and Magnolia, a base of Ambergris and Cedarwood. Mojave Ghost Alcohol-Free has top notes of Sapodilla and Ambrette, heart notes of Sandalwood, Violet and Magnolia, a base of Amber, Cedarwood and Musk.