Fragrance comparison

Desirable vs Rebellion

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Desirable

Amado

3.3513 votes

Rank #24,597 CitrusPowdery

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Rebellion

Reyane Tradition

3.676 votes

Rank #64,440 AmberSoft Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Desirable
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rebellion
Choose it for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Desirable2/4

Rebellion2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DesirableAmado

RebellionReyane Tradition

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityDesirable

SillageRebellion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value33

Category winnerRebellionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

floral84%

woody77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

soft spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

anis61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and woody

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

Star AniseMandarin OrangeBergamotGingerBasil

Heart

RoseOrris RootCorianderPink PepperCinnamon

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodCedarCypressVetiverOakmoss

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,597

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#64,440

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDesirableHigher 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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Rebellion by Reyane Tradition is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2001. It opens with sharp star anise and bright mandarin orange. The heart introduces a spicy floral complexity through rose and pink pepper, while the base grounds the scent in deep amber, sandalwood, and oakmoss. It is a versatile choic…

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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 Rebellion?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Desirable is rated 3.35/5 from 13 votes; Rebellion is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Desirable for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rebellion for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Desirable or Rebellion?

Desirable lasts longest (Desirable 77/100, Rebellion 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desirable or Rebellion?

Rebellion projects furthest (Rebellion 72/100, Desirable 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desirable and Rebellion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Star Anise and Rose.

Is Desirable or Rebellion better for summer or winter?

Desirable suits evening wear; Rebellion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desirable and Rebellion?

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. Rebellion has top notes of Star Anise, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Orris Root, Coriander and Pink Pepper, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.