Fragrance comparison

Desire vs Perseus

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 645 ratings analysed

Desire

Evgeniya Borisova

5.001 votes

Rank #38,897 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

83%scent match

Very similar

Perseus

Maison Alhambra

3.79644 votes

Rank #1,567 VanillaAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Desire
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Perseus
Choose it for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Desire2/4

Perseus2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DesireEvgeniya Borisova

PerseusMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%

3.79/ 5 · 644 votes

Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%

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

45%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

574 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDesire

SillageDesire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value85

Category winnerPerseusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

almond77%

lactonic69%

woody61%

vanilla100%

almond92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

nutty69%

sweet61%

Scent match83%Very similar · both vanilla, powdery and almond

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

HeliotropeCuminBergamot

Heart

AlmondLavenderJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Bergamot, Cumin and Lavender. 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

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Men65

Unisex31

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews107

Category winnerPerseusHigher 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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Perseus by Maison Alhambra is an aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2022. It centers on a powdery almond and vanilla profile that leans into a clean, somewhat metallic sweetness. Most suitable for cooler weather and evening wear, it offers a sophisticated presence for those looking to explore a niche-inspired DNA…

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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 Perseus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Desire is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Perseus is rated 3.79/5 from 644 votes. Choose Desire for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Perseus for a vanilla and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Desire or Perseus?

Desire lasts longest (Desire 100/100, Perseus 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desire or Perseus?

Desire projects furthest (Desire 88/100, Perseus 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desire and Perseus smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and almond accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Bergamot, Cumin and Lavender.

Is Desire or Perseus better for summer or winter?

Desire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desire and Perseus?

Desire has top notes of Heliotrope, Bergamot and Cumin, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Almond and Milk, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber. Perseus has top notes of Heliotrope, Cumin and Bergamot, heart notes of Almond, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.