Fragrance comparison

Desirable vs L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

Desirable

Amado

3.3513 votes

Rank #24,633 CitrusPowdery

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59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

Auphorie

4.1345 votes

Rank #11,009 FloralWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang takes 5 of 5 categories.

Desirable
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear.
L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Desirable0/5

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang5/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Sillage & projection: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Value for money: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DesirableAmado

L'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangAuphorie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.13/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 15%Had 9%Want 77%

Category winnerL'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

66%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityL'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

SillageL'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value44

Category winnerL'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

floral84%

woody77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

green61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both floral, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeNeroliCinnamonStar Anise

Heart

RoseEgyptian JasmineOrris RootPeony

Base

CedarSandalwoodVanillaMuskAmberTonka Bean

Top

LotusMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

Jasmine TeaCinnamonOrris RootRoseStar AniseCuminCloves

Base

VanillaBitter AlmondHayAmberCashmere WoodSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Star Anise and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,633

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#11,009

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerL'Histoire Oubliée De DunhuangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desirable by Amado is a bright citrus and neroli opening dusted with cinnamon and star anise, quickly turning powdery and floral. Rose, jasmine and orris give it a soft, cosmetic texture, then the dry-down settles into vanilla, tonka and ambered woods. It suits people who like elegant, slightly spicy florals with a s…

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L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang by Auphorie is a complex floral woody musk that evokes the ancient Silk Road. It opens with bright mandarin and orange blossom, settling into a heart of jasmine tea and exotic spices. The dry-down reveals a resinous, warm base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a contemplative scent for th…

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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, Desirable or L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang takes 5 of 5 categories. Desirable is rated 3.35/5 from 13 votes; L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang is rated 4.13/5 from 45 votes. Choose Desirable for a citrus and powdery character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desirable or L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang lasts longest (L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang 85/100, Desirable 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desirable or L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang?

L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang projects furthest (L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang 78/100, Desirable 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desirable and L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Star Anise and Rose.

Is Desirable or L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang better for summer or winter?

Desirable suits evening wear; L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desirable and L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang?

Desirable has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Cinnamon and Star Anise, heart notes of Rose, Egyptian Jasmine, Orris Root and Peony, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. L'Histoire Oubliée De Dunhuang has top notes of Lotus, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine Tea, Cinnamon, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Bitter Almond, Hay and Amber.