Fragrance comparison

Desired Yacht vs Grapefruit Cognac

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

Desired Yacht

The Dua Brand

4.0714 votes

Rank #22,027 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Grapefruit Cognac

The Dua Brand

3.836 votes

Rank #44,279 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desired Yacht takes 3 of 4 categories.

Desired Yacht
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Grapefruit Cognac
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Desired Yacht3/4

Grapefruit Cognac1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Desired Yacht
Sillage & projection: Grapefruit Cognac
Value for money: Desired Yacht
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Desired Yacht

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Desired YachtThe Dua Brand

Grapefruit CognacThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 58%Had 3%Want 39%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDesired Yacht

SillageGrapefruit Cognac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value38

Category winnerDesired YachtBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

cacao77%

sweet65%

citrus53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapesDark ChocolatePink PepperBergamotCamelliaHazelnutCedarGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CognacCacaoGrapefruitDried FruitsCinnamonHazelnutHoneyNutmegCedarPearOak

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHazelnut, Cedar and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Desired Yacht, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall67

Winter67

Day64

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

Date 35%Party 30%Casual 25%Work 10%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,027

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#44,279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDesired YachtHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desired Yacht opens with an immediate flash of tart bergamot and bitter grapefruit. Give it two minutes. The initial citrus sting quickly gives way to a sweet Concord grape accord and candied dark chocolate. It feels rich and playful. Camellia adds a subtle, creamy floral texture that keeps the fruit from feeling like…

Reviews →

Grapefruit Cognac by The Dua Brand is a fragrance for women and men. Grapefruit Cognac was launched in 2021. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understand on fir…

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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, Desired Yacht or Grapefruit Cognac?

Desired Yacht takes 3 of 4 categories. Desired Yacht is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; Grapefruit Cognac is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Desired Yacht for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Grapefruit Cognac for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desired Yacht or Grapefruit Cognac?

Desired Yacht lasts longest (Desired Yacht 75/100, Grapefruit Cognac 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desired Yacht or Grapefruit Cognac?

Grapefruit Cognac projects furthest (Grapefruit Cognac 75/100, Desired Yacht 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desired Yacht and Grapefruit Cognac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Hazelnut, Cedar and Grapefruit.

Is Desired Yacht or Grapefruit Cognac better for summer or winter?

Desired Yacht suits evening wear; Grapefruit Cognac suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desired Yacht and Grapefruit Cognac?

Desired Yacht features Grapes, Dark Chocolate, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Camellia. Grapefruit Cognac features Cognac, Cacao, Grapefruit, Dried Fruits and Cinnamon.