Fragrance comparison

Desobediente vs The Lover

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

5 wins

Desobediente

Quem Disse Berenice

4.22147 votes

Rank #10,490 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

The Lover

We Pink

3.6025 votes

Rank #54,032 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desobediente takes 5 of 7 categories.

Desobediente
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Lover
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Desobediente5/7

The Lover2/7

Ratings & consensus: Desobediente
Community sentiment: Desobediente
Longevity: Desobediente
Sillage & projection: Desobediente
Value for money: The Lover
Versatility: The Lover
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Desobediente

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DesobedienteQuem Disse Berenice

The LoverWe Pink

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

3.60/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 65%Had 9%Want 26%

Category winnerDesobedienteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

29%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

16%Love

52%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerDesobedienteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityDesobediente

SillageDesobediente

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerThe LoverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

citrus90%

fresh80%

floral70%

fruity60%

sweet50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearBlack PepperMandarin OrangeBergamotViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseJasmineJasmine SambacPeachLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaCaramelPatchouliTonka BeanMuskAmber

Top

PeachMandarin OrangeOrangeBlack Pepper

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

VanillaAmberMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Peach. Durations are only published for Desobediente, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer24

Fall100

Winter96

Day43

Night100

Spring100

Summer58

Fall83

Winter58

Day100

Night58

Category winnerThe LoverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Date 34%Party 28%Casual 23%Work 15%

Men7

Unisex7

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#54,032

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDesobedienteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desobediente by Quem Disse Berenice is a playful oriental vanilla perfume designed for cooler weather and evening wear. It opens with an energetic splash of juicy pear, zesty mandarin orange, and cracked black pepper that cuts straight through the sweetness. The heart reveals soft violet petals and blooming jasmine be…

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The Lover opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and orange, immediately cut by the sharp bite of black pepper. As the initial citrus fizz settles on the skin, a soft peach note emerges, blending into a light floral heart of freesia and lily of the valley. It is a clean, fruity floral that feels tailored for war…

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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, Desobediente or The Lover?

Desobediente takes 5 of 7 categories. Desobediente is rated 4.22/5 from 147 votes; The Lover is rated 3.60/5 from 25 votes. Choose Desobediente for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Lover for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Desobediente or The Lover?

Desobediente lasts longest (Desobediente 68/100, The Lover 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Desobediente or The Lover?

Desobediente projects furthest (Desobediente 62/100, The Lover 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Desobediente and The Lover smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Peach.

Is Desobediente or The Lover better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Lover is the stronger pick. For winter, Desobediente is the stronger pick. Desobediente suits evening wear; The Lover suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Desobediente and The Lover?

Desobediente has top notes of Pear, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. The Lover has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.