Fragrance comparison

Desiderio Extract vs Galaxy

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Desiderio Extract

Paolo Gigli

5.004 votes

Rank #38,723 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Galaxy

BadeFee

—0 votes

Rank #65,351 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desiderio Extract takes 2 of 2 categories.

Desiderio Extract
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Galaxy
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Desiderio Extract2/2

Galaxy0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desiderio ExtractPaolo Gigli

GalaxyBadeFee

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

4 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageDesiderio Extract

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet90%

fruity80%

coconut70%

tropical60%

powdery50%

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

caramel61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-20 mins

LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutPeachPassionfruit

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaTonka BeanAmber

Top

JasmineBergamotCassiaCoconutMandarin OrangeMelonCotton Candy

Heart

ApricotHoneyBlackberryOrchidPeachPlumRose

Base

AmberCaramelPatchouliChocolateTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Coconut, Peach and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Desiderio Extract, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night57

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 33%Date 31%Party 22%Work 14%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDesiderio ExtractHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Desiderio Extract opens with a quick spark of sunny mandarin orange and tart lemon. That brisk citrus lift settles in minutes. Thick coconut flesh, sweet peach, and tart passionfruit take over the heart with a lush tropical texture. The drydown rests on warm vanilla, toasted tonka bean, and golden amber. Y…

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Galaxy by BadeFee is a vibrant floral fruity gourmand crafted for those who love sugary, multi-layered scents. It balances bright citrus and melon top notes with a rich heart of honey and orchard fruits. The base creates a deep, lingering finish of warm caramel, chocolate, and vanilla, making it a reliable companion f…

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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 projects more, Desiderio Extract or Galaxy?

Desiderio Extract projects furthest (Desiderio Extract 69/100, Galaxy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desiderio Extract and Galaxy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Coconut, Peach and Vanilla.

Is Desiderio Extract or Galaxy better for summer or winter?

Desiderio Extract suits daytime wear; Galaxy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desiderio Extract and Galaxy?

Desiderio Extract has top notes of Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coconut, Peach and Passionfruit, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber. Galaxy has top notes of Jasmine, Bergamot, Cassia and Coconut, heart notes of Apricot, Honey, Blackberry and Orchid, a base of Amber, Caramel, Patchouli and Chocolate.