Fragrance comparison

Desire II vs Cruz del Sur II

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 2,856 ratings analysed

Desire II

The Dua Brand

4.1729 votes

Rank #20,947 FruityTropical

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78%scent match

Very similar

Cruz del Sur II

Xerjoff

4.022,827 votes

Rank #3,741 FruityTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Desire II
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cruz del Sur II
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking.

Desire II2/5

Cruz del Sur II2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desire IIThe Dua Brand

Cruz del Sur IIXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 46%

4.02/ 5 · 2,827 votes

Category winnerCruz del Sur IIRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityDesire II

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value31

Category winnerDesire IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical83%

sweet65%

floral48%

fresh30%

fruity100%

tropical83%

sweet65%

lactonic48%

woody30%

Scent match78%Very similar · 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

MangoGuavaPineappleApple Blossom

Heart

Black CurrantExotic floral notesViolet Leaf

Base

MilkDried FruitsMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesMango, Pineapple, Guava and Apple Blossom. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

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

Men5

Unisex38

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#3,741

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerCruz del Sur 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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Cruz del Sur II by Xerjoff opens with a lush splash of ripe mango, guava, and sliced pineapple. The fruit accords feel dense, juicy, and freshly cut rather than candy-like, cutting through sticky summer humidity with immediate warmth. As the bright top notes settle, a rich milk note folds into sweet dried fruits, vio…

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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 Cruz del Sur II?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Desire II is rated 4.17/5 from 29 votes; Cruz del Sur II is rated 4.02/5 from 2,827 votes. Choose Desire II for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cruz del Sur II for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Desire II or Cruz del Sur II?

Desire II lasts longest (Desire II 73/100, Cruz del Sur II 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desire II or Cruz del Sur II?

Projection is very close: Desire II 59/100, Cruz del Sur II 59/100 for sillage.

Do Desire II and Cruz del Sur II smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, tropical and sweet accords. Common notes include Mango, Pineapple, Guava and Apple Blossom.

Is Desire II or Cruz del Sur II better for summer or winter?

Desire II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desire II and Cruz del Sur II?

Desire II features Mango, Pineapple, Guava, Floral bouquet and Apple Blossom. Cruz del Sur II has top notes of Mango, Guava, Pineapple and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Black Currant, Exotic floral notes and Violet Leaf, a base of Milk, Dried Fruits, Musk and Vetiver.