Fragrance comparison

Desiderio Extract vs Nectar & Passionfruit

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

Desiderio Extract

Paolo Gigli

5.004 votes

Rank #40,604 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Nectar & Passionfruit

Marks & Spencer

4.1527 votes

Rank #21,539 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desiderio Extract takes 3 of 5 categories.

Desiderio Extract
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nectar & Passionfruit
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Desiderio Extract3/5

Nectar & Passionfruit2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desiderio ExtractPaolo Gigli

Nectar & PassionfruitMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 64%Had 12%Want 24%

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

44%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDesiderio Extract

SillageDesiderio Extract

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value84

Category winnerNectar & PassionfruitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet90%

fruity80%

coconut70%

tropical60%

powdery50%

citrus100%

fruity86%

tropical72%

sweet58%

amber44%

fresh30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and tropical

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

Mandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

PassionfruitRose

Base2 to 3 hours

Amber

Category winnerDesiderio ExtractLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring62

Summer100

Fall69

Winter54

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerNectar & PassionfruitHigher 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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Nectar & Passionfruit by Marks & Spencer delivers an easygoing splash of sunlit fruit and delicate petals. The scent starts with a crisp burst of mandarin orange, presenting a bright citrus sparkle that immediately feels fresh and welcoming. As the top notes settle, sweet passionfruit blends with soft rose, adding a l…

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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, Desiderio Extract or Nectar & Passionfruit?

Desiderio Extract takes 3 of 5 categories. Desiderio Extract is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Nectar & Passionfruit is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Desiderio Extract for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nectar & Passionfruit for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desiderio Extract or Nectar & Passionfruit?

Desiderio Extract lasts longest (Desiderio Extract 73/100, Nectar & Passionfruit 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desiderio Extract or Nectar & Passionfruit?

Desiderio Extract projects furthest (Desiderio Extract 69/100, Nectar & Passionfruit 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desiderio Extract and Nectar & Passionfruit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and tropical accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Passionfruit and Amber.

Is Desiderio Extract or Nectar & Passionfruit better for summer or winter?

Desiderio Extract suits daytime wear; Nectar & Passionfruit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desiderio Extract and Nectar & Passionfruit?

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. Nectar & Passionfruit has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Passionfruit and Rose, a base of Amber.