Fragrance comparison

Desire II vs Jolie

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Desire II

The Dua Brand

4.1729 votes

Rank #20,947 FruityTropical

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Jolie

Luciano Soprani

3.5520 votes

Rank #55,478 WoodyTropical

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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 ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jolie
Choose it for a woody and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Desire II2/5

Jolie2/5

Ratings & consensus: Desire II
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Jolie
Value for money: Jolie
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

JolieLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 46%

3.55/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 27%Had 21%Want 52%

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

35%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageJolie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value100

Category winnerJolieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical83%

sweet65%

floral48%

fresh30%

woody100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

amber77%

floral69%

sweet61%

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

MangoLitchiMelonPineappleBlack Currant

Heart

JasmineFreesiaYlang-YlangMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesMango, Pineapple, Black Currant and Vetiver. 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

Summer33

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#55,478

PerfumerNot listed

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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Jolie by Luciano Soprani opens with a bright, tropical splash of mango, litchi, and pineapple. This 2004 floral fruity composition leans into a playful, sun-drenched vibe. The heart reveals magnolia and freesia, while the base grounds the fruitiness with creamy sandalwood and warm amber. It is a lighthearted choice fo…

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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 Jolie?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Desire II is rated 4.17/5 from 29 votes; Jolie is rated 3.55/5 from 20 votes. Choose Desire II for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jolie for a woody and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desire II or Jolie?

They last about the same: Desire II 73/100, Jolie 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Desire II or Jolie?

Projection is very close: Jolie 61/100, Desire II 59/100 for sillage.

Do Desire II and Jolie 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 Vetiver.

Is Desire II or Jolie better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Desire II and Jolie?

Desire II features Mango, Pineapple, Guava, Floral bouquet and Apple Blossom. Jolie has top notes of Mango, Litchi, Melon and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia, Ylang-Ylang and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Vetiver.