Despacito vs ICON
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Despacito takes 4 of 4 categories.
DespacitoChoose it for its signature character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ICONChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Despacito4/4
ICON0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Despacito
- Sillage & projection
- Despacito
- Value for money
- Despacito
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Despacito
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DespacitoHeavenDuftICONPete & PedroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 70%Had 10%Want 20%
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDespacito
SillageDespacito
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDespacitoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyNot enough data
citrus100%
aromatic91%
sweet83%
marine74%
lavender65%
fruity56%
Scent match33%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonLime
Heart
Pineapple
Base
CedarWoody NotesMusk
Top
LimeMandarinBergamotLemon
Heart
Marine notesLavenderMugwortPineappleMelon
Base
TonkaSandalwoodWoody NotesMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesLemon, Lime, Pineapple and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,922
PerfumerTausif Shaikh
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#67,501
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDespacitoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHeavenDuft Despacito opens with an energizing splash of tart lemon and juicy lime, immediately giving off the vibe of an ice-cold citrus soda on a hot afternoon. Within fifteen minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into sweet, ripe pineapple that feels bright and upbeat. As it settles onto your skin, clean cedarwood …
Reviews →ICON by Pete & Pedro starts with a sharp splash of lime, mandarin, and bergamot before settling into sweet melon, lavender, and ozonic marine notes. A base of sandalwood, tonka, and moss anchors the fresh top. It functions as a lightweight, clean option for warm summer mornings and post-workout routines when heavy amb…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Despacito or ICON?
Despacito takes 4 of 4 categories. Despacito is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; ICON is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Despacito for its signature character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose ICON for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Despacito or ICON?
Despacito lasts longest (Despacito 67/100, ICON 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Despacito or ICON?
Despacito projects furthest (Despacito 42/100, ICON 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Despacito and ICON smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lime, Pineapple and Woody Notes.
Is Despacito or ICON better for summer or winter?
Despacito suits daytime wear; ICON suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Despacito and ICON?
Despacito has top notes of Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Pineapple, a base of Cedar, Woody Notes and Musk. ICON has top notes of Lime, Mandarin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Marine notes, Lavender, Mugwort and Pineapple, a base of Tonka, Sandalwood, Woody Notes and Musk.
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