Fragrance comparison

Desert Liwa vs Ciao

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 366 ratings analysed

Desert Liwa

Queen B

4.502 votes

Rank #46,781 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ciao

Vince Camuto

3.84364 votes

Rank #6,196 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciao takes 3 of 3 categories.

Desert Liwa
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ciao
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Desert Liwa0/3

Ciao3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desert LiwaQueen B

CiaoVince Camuto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

3.84/ 5 · 364 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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

27%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

364 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCiao

SillageCiao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value64

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity88%

floral77%

rose65%

fresh53%

sweet42%

fruity100%

sweet88%

woody77%

floral65%

white floral53%

rose42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BlackberryFruits

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyFruity NotesRose

Base6-8 hrs

AmberResinsSpicy NotesPowdery Notes

Top

Wild StrawberryBlackberryItalian MandarinPink Grapefruit

Heart

PeonyRosePassion FlowerHoneysucklePink JasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmarettoAmberCashmeranIndonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Peony, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Desert Liwa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,196

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerCiaoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desert Liwa by Queen B surprises anyone expecting dry desert sand. The first spray reveals tart blackberry and mixed sweet fruits before softening into fresh pink peony and garden rose. Underneath that juicy blossom bouquet, warm amber and smooth resins create a gentle, cozy foundation with a touch of cosmetic powder.…

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Vince Camuto Ciao enters with a bright pop of wild strawberry and tart blackberry. This fruity sweetness slowly settles into a soft rose and peony heart, anchored by a warm base of cashmeran and amaretto liqueur. It is a cheerful, everyday scent designed for casual spring afternoons and sunny outdoor gatherings.

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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, Desert Liwa or Ciao?

Ciao takes 3 of 3 categories. Desert Liwa is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Ciao is rated 3.84/5 from 364 votes. Choose Desert Liwa for a amber and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ciao for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Desert Liwa or Ciao?

Ciao lasts longest (Ciao 56/100, Desert Liwa 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desert Liwa or Ciao?

Ciao projects furthest (Ciao 57/100, Desert Liwa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desert Liwa and Ciao smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Peony, Rose and Amber.

Is Desert Liwa or Ciao better for summer or winter?

Desert Liwa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desert Liwa and Ciao?

Desert Liwa has top notes of Blackberry and Fruits, heart notes of Peony, Fruity Notes and Rose, a base of Amber, Resins, Spicy Notes and Powdery Notes. Ciao has top notes of Wild Strawberry, Blackberry, Italian Mandarin and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Passion Flower and Honeysuckle, a base of Amaretto, Amber, Cashmeran and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.