Fragrance comparison

Desire vs Acqua di Mondello Frangipane

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Desire

Evgeniya Borisova

5.001 votes

Rank #38,897 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Acqua di Mondello Frangipane

Sikelia

4.3237 votes

Rank #16,539 NuttyLactonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desire takes 3 of 4 categories.

Desire
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Acqua di Mondello Frangipane
Choose it for a nutty and lactonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Desire3/4

Acqua di Mondello Frangipane1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Desire
Sillage & projection: Desire
Value for money: Desire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Acqua di Mondello Frangipane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DesireEvgeniya Borisova

Acqua di Mondello FrangipaneSikelia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%

4.32/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 64%

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

1 vote · too few to score

62%Love

22%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityDesire

SillageDesire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value49

Category winnerDesireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

almond77%

lactonic69%

woody61%

nutty100%

lactonic86%

almond72%

woody58%

sweet44%

fruity30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both lactonic, almond and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

HeliotropeBergamotCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineAlmondMilk

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaAmber

Top

MilkHazelnutAlmond

Heart

Cashmere MuskAmberViolet

Base

HeliotropeWhite MuskApple

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Almond, Milk and Amber. Durations are only published for Desire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring47

Summer11

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 38%Party 31%Casual 18%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#16,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerAcqua di Mondello FrangipaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desire by Evgeniya Borisova opens with an unusual flash of bright bergamot and powdery heliotrope before dipping into savory cumin. Give it five minutes. The initial sharp punch settles into warm almond, lavender petals, and sweet steamed milk. It smells thick, cozy, and distinctly creamy on bare skin. As the hours ti…

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Acqua di Mondello Frangipane is a creamy almond gourmand with a strong popcorn twist. It opens milky, nutty, and sweet, then settles into soft musk, heliotrope, and a plush cashmere feel. On skin, it usually reads cozy, playful, and very dessert-like rather than airy or fresh. If you enjoy rich almond scents and butte…

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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, Desire or Acqua di Mondello Frangipane?

Desire takes 3 of 4 categories. Desire is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Acqua di Mondello Frangipane is rated 4.32/5 from 37 votes. Choose Desire for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Mondello Frangipane for a nutty and lactonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desire or Acqua di Mondello Frangipane?

Desire lasts longest (Desire 100/100, Acqua di Mondello Frangipane 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desire or Acqua di Mondello Frangipane?

Desire projects furthest (Desire 88/100, Acqua di Mondello Frangipane 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desire and Acqua di Mondello Frangipane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lactonic, almond and woody accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Almond, Milk and Amber.

Is Desire or Acqua di Mondello Frangipane better for summer or winter?

Desire suits evening wear; Acqua di Mondello Frangipane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desire and Acqua di Mondello Frangipane?

Desire has top notes of Heliotrope, Bergamot and Cumin, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Almond and Milk, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber. Acqua di Mondello Frangipane has top notes of Milk, Hazelnut and Almond, heart notes of Cashmere Musk, Amber and Violet, a base of Heliotrope, White Musk and Apple.