Fragrance comparison

Desire vs Mahsa Seriri

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Desire

Evgeniya Borisova

5.001 votes

Rank #38,897 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Mahsa Seriri

Woudacieux Haute Parfumerie

3.1527 votes

Rank #21,965 WoodyFresh Spicy

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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.
Mahsa Seriri
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Desire3/4

Mahsa Seriri1/4

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: Mahsa Seriri

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DesireEvgeniya Borisova

Mahsa SeririWoudacieux Haute Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%

3.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 18%Had 12%Want 71%

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

48%Love

4%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

41%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate54

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%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

almond69%

patchouli61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, fresh spicy 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

AlmondAngelicaBasilPistachio

Heart

CypressIndonesian Patchouli LeafMilkTurkish Rose

Base

CuminSandalwoodBuddha WoodTeak Wood

InformationalShared notesCumin, Almond, Milk and Sandalwood. 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

Spring100

Summer62

Fall85

Winter54

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Men21

Unisex79

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#21,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerMahsa SeririHigher 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…

Reviews →

Mahsa Seriri by Woudacieux Haute Parfumerie is a polarizing unisex fragrance from 2021 that experiments with unconventional lactonic and woody notes. It opens with a striking almond and pistachio accord before transitioning into a creamy, milk-heavy heart. This scent is best suited for cooler spring days when you want…

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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 Mahsa Seriri?

Desire takes 3 of 4 categories. Desire is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Mahsa Seriri is rated 3.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Desire for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mahsa Seriri for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desire or Mahsa Seriri?

Desire lasts longest (Desire 100/100, Mahsa Seriri 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desire or Mahsa Seriri?

Desire projects furthest (Desire 88/100, Mahsa Seriri 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desire and Mahsa Seriri smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cumin, Almond, Milk and Sandalwood.

Is Desire or Mahsa Seriri better for summer or winter?

Desire suits evening wear; Mahsa Seriri suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desire and Mahsa Seriri?

Desire has top notes of Heliotrope, Bergamot and Cumin, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Almond and Milk, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber. Mahsa Seriri has top notes of Almond, Angelica, Basil and Pistachio, heart notes of Cypress, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Milk and Turkish Rose, a base of Cumin, Sandalwood, Buddha Wood and Teak Wood.