Fragrance comparison

Desire Path vs Selperniku

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 269 ratings analysed

Desire Path

Everybody World

3.002 votes

Rank #64,770 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Selperniku

January Scent Project

3.63267 votes

Rank #28,050 LactonicAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Selperniku takes 3 of 4 categories.

Desire Path
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Selperniku
Choose it for a lactonic and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Desire Path1/4

Selperniku3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desire PathEverybody World

SelpernikuJanuary Scent Project

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

3.63/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

35%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

24%Dislike

5%Hate

267 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDesire Path

SillageSelperniku

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerSelpernikuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic86%

sweet72%

woody58%

green44%

citrus30%

lactonic100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

herbal77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PetitgrainCardamomRed Mandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

GrapesManukaNarcissusChamomile

Base6-8 hrs

CedarPatchouli

Top

CypressLemonPetitgrain

Heart

ButterApricotImmortelleChamomileJuniper BerriesCardamom

Base

MilkSaltSandalwoodTobacco Leaf

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Cardamom and Chamomile. Durations are only published for Desire Path, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring91

Summer59

Fall100

Winter91

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 41%Work 28%Date 21%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex72

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,770

PerfumerMaxwell Williams

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,050

PerfumerJohn Biebel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSelpernikuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desire Path by Everybody World delivers an unexpected blend of crisp fruit and forest floor earthiness. Sprayed on skin, red mandarin and green petitgrain cut through the air with a brisk, natural bitterness. The opening is not sugary. Instead, aromatic cardamom brings immediate warmth before crushed wine grapes emerg…

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Selperniku by January Scent Project opens with a sharp burst of cypress and lemon before shifting into its unusual core. The heart reveals salted butter, warm chamomile, and dried apricot, creating a savory fruit profile that feels completely distinct from standard gourmands. On skin, the herbal sharp edges of petitgr…

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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 Path or Selperniku?

Selperniku takes 3 of 4 categories. Desire Path is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Selperniku is rated 3.63/5 from 267 votes. Choose Desire Path for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Selperniku for a lactonic and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Desire Path or Selperniku?

Desire Path lasts longest (Desire Path 80/100, Selperniku 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desire Path or Selperniku?

Selperniku projects furthest (Selperniku 62/100, Desire Path 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desire Path and Selperniku smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Cardamom and Chamomile.

Is Desire Path or Selperniku better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Desire Path and Selperniku?

Desire Path has top notes of Petitgrain, Cardamom and Red Mandarin, heart notes of Grapes, Manuka, Narcissus and Chamomile, a base of Cedar and Patchouli. Selperniku has top notes of Cypress, Lemon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Butter, Apricot, Immortelle and Chamomile, a base of Milk, Salt, Sandalwood and Tobacco Leaf.