Fragrance comparison

Desert Liwa vs Neon Nights

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Desert Liwa

Queen B

4.502 votes

Rank #46,781 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Neon Nights

Seven Gates

3.8324 votes

Rank #21,456 FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neon Nights takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Desert Liwa0/3

Neon Nights3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desert LiwaQueen B

Neon NightsSeven Gates

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

3.83/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 14%Had 2%Want 84%

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

42%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

13%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNeon Nights

SillageNeon Nights

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity88%

floral77%

rose65%

fresh53%

sweet42%

floral100%

amber92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

wine69%

iris61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber and floral

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

White WinePeonyPink PepperBlackberry

Heart

Orris RootMagnoliaBlack TeaMyrrhYlang Ylang

Base

VanillaAmberMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Peony 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter89

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#21,456

PerfumerMaïa Lernout

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerNeon NightsHigher 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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Neon Nights opens with a sparkling burst of white wine and tart blackberry before softening into a powdery bouquet of peony and iris root. As it settles, warm vanilla and smoky myrrh anchor the airy floral notes on the skin. It is an ideal companion for cool spring evenings when you want a scent that is both comfortin…

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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 Neon Nights?

Neon Nights takes 3 of 3 categories. Desert Liwa is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Neon Nights is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes. Choose Desert Liwa for a amber and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neon Nights for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Desert Liwa or Neon Nights?

Neon Nights lasts longest (Neon Nights 77/100, Desert Liwa 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desert Liwa or Neon Nights?

Neon Nights projects furthest (Neon Nights 67/100, Desert Liwa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desert Liwa and Neon Nights smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and floral accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Peony and Amber.

Is Desert Liwa or Neon Nights better for summer or winter?

Desert Liwa suits daytime wear; Neon Nights suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desert Liwa and Neon Nights?

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. Neon Nights has top notes of White Wine, Peony, Pink Pepper and Blackberry, heart notes of Orris Root, Magnolia, Black Tea and Myrrh, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Vetiver.