Despacito vs Iconic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Despacito takes 3 of 3 categories.
DespacitoChoose it for its signature character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
IconicChoose it for a woody and powdery character.
Despacito3/3
Iconic0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Despacito
- Sillage & projection
- Despacito
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
DespacitoHeavenDuftIconicAsgharaliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 70%Had 10%Want 20%
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%
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 winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyNot enough data
woody100%
powdery92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
amber69%
citrus61%
Scent match36%Some overlap
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonLime
Heart
Pineapple
Base
CedarWoody NotesMusk
Top
Brown sugarMintLimeGrapefruitLemon
Heart
Black CurrantPineappleAldehydesWild Strawberry
Base
SandalwoodAmberMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Lime, Pineapple and Cedar. 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
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,922
PerfumerTausif Shaikh
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#60,342
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Iconic opens with bright citrus, mint and a touch of brown sugar, then moves into a fruity heart with pineapple, black currant and a slightly airy aldehydic lift. The drydown turns musky, ambery and woody. It reads fresh first, then sweeter and softer on skin. Based on the limited review and vote data, this is the kin…
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 Iconic?
Despacito takes 3 of 3 categories. Despacito is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Iconic is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Despacito for its signature character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Iconic for a woody and powdery character.
Which lasts longer, Despacito or Iconic?
Despacito lasts longest (Despacito 67/100, Iconic 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Despacito or Iconic?
Despacito projects furthest (Despacito 42/100, Iconic 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Despacito and Iconic smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lime, Pineapple and Cedar.
Is Despacito or Iconic better for summer or winter?
Despacito suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Despacito and Iconic?
Despacito has top notes of Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Pineapple, a base of Cedar, Woody Notes and Musk. Iconic has top notes of Brown sugar, Mint, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Aldehydes and Wild Strawberry, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Cedar.
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