Fragrance comparison

Desire II vs Bornean Mango

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Desire II

The Dua Brand

4.1729 votes

Rank #20,947 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bornean Mango

SCENTICKY.CO

5.001 votes

Rank #47,630 SmokyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bornean Mango takes 3 of 4 categories.

Desire II
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bornean Mango
Choose it for a smoky and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Desire II1/4

Bornean Mango3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desire IIThe Dua Brand

Bornean MangoSCENTICKY.CO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 46%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

29 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBornean Mango

SillageBornean Mango

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBornean MangoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical83%

sweet65%

floral48%

fresh30%

smoky100%

fruity90%

tropical80%

soft spicy70%

sweet60%

woody50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, tropical and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MangoPineappleGuavaFloral bouquetApple BlossomViolet LeafBlack CurrantDried FruitsMuskCedarwoodVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperMangoBlack CurrantPineappleBergamotLemon

Heart

SmokeMilkJasmine

Base

BirchCedarwoodOakmossVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMango, Pineapple, Black Currant and Musk. Durations are only published for Desire II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer100

Fall31

Winter13

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Casual 37%Date 26%Party 21%Work 16%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#47,630

PerfumerFazree Bakrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDesire IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desire II by The Dua Brand centers on a sun-drenched blast of ripe mango, tart guava, and juicy pineapple. The opening feels lush and mouthwatering rather than cloying, tempered by a crisp streak of green violet leaf and apple blossom. As the initial fruit burst settles, clean musk and dry cedarwood emerge to give the…

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Bornean Mango by SCENTICKY.CO offers a bold, woody aromatic blend that balances bright tropical fruit against a grounding, smoky base. Launched in 2024, this unisex fragrance leans on notes like mango, pink pepper, and birch to create a modern profile. It performs well for those seeking a standout, fruity scent for da…

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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 II or Bornean Mango?

Bornean Mango takes 3 of 4 categories. Desire II is rated 4.17/5 from 29 votes; Bornean Mango is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Desire II for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bornean Mango for a smoky and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desire II or Bornean Mango?

Bornean Mango lasts longest (Bornean Mango 80/100, Desire II 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desire II or Bornean Mango?

Bornean Mango projects furthest (Bornean Mango 75/100, Desire II 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desire II and Bornean Mango smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, tropical and sweet accords. Common notes include Mango, Pineapple, Black Currant and Musk.

Is Desire II or Bornean Mango better for summer or winter?

Desire II suits daytime wear; Bornean Mango suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desire II and Bornean Mango?

Desire II features Mango, Pineapple, Guava, Floral bouquet and Apple Blossom. Bornean Mango has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mango, Black Currant and Pineapple, heart notes of Smoke, Milk and Jasmine, a base of Birch, Cedarwood, Oakmoss and Vetiver.