Fragrance comparison

Desire II vs Indomptee

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 122 ratings analysed

4 wins

Desire II

The Dua Brand

4.1729 votes

Rank #20,947 FruityTropical

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65%scent match

Closely related

Indomptee

Lulu Castagnette

3.0293 votes

Rank #20,147 FruityTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desire II takes 4 of 7 categories.

Desire II
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Indomptee
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Desire II4/7

Indomptee3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desire IIThe Dua Brand

IndompteeLulu Castagnette

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 46%

3.02/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 21%Had 53%Want 26%

Category winnerDesire 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

10%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

45%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerDesire IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityDesire II

SillageDesire II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value83

Category winnerIndompteeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical83%

sweet65%

floral48%

fresh30%

fruity100%

tropical88%

sweet77%

citrus65%

fresh53%

floral42%

Scent match65%Closely related · 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

PineappleGuavaMangoBergamotMelonMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

MagnoliaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

IrisPatchouliOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesMango, Pineapple, Guava and Black Currant. 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

Spring81

Summer100

Fall38

Winter56

Day100

Night9

Category winnerIndompteeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#20,147

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerIndompteeHigher 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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Indomptee by Lulu Castagnette is a vibrant citrus aromatic fragrance for women, centered on a playful cocktail of tropical fruits. Launched in 2005, it opens with a sharp burst of pineapple and guava, settling into a breezy floral heart. It is a lighthearted choice for casual summer days when you want something fruity…

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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 Indomptee?

Desire II takes 4 of 7 categories. Desire II is rated 4.17/5 from 29 votes; Indomptee is rated 3.02/5 from 93 votes. Choose Desire II for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Indomptee for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desire II or Indomptee?

Desire II lasts longest (Desire II 73/100, Indomptee 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desire II or Indomptee?

Projection is very close: Desire II 59/100, Indomptee 57/100 for sillage.

Do Desire II and Indomptee smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, tropical and sweet accords. Common notes include Mango, Pineapple, Guava and Black Currant.

Is Desire II or Indomptee better for summer or winter?

For summer, Desire II is the stronger pick. For winter, Indomptee is the stronger pick. Desire II suits daytime wear; Indomptee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desire II and Indomptee?

Desire II features Mango, Pineapple, Guava, Floral bouquet and Apple Blossom. Indomptee has top notes of Pineapple, Guava, Mango and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Iris, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Vetiver.