Desu vs Pitanga
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
DesuChoose it for a fresh and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
PitangaChoose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Desu2/4
Pitanga2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Desu
- Sillage & projection
- Pitanga
- Value for money
- Desu
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pitanga
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DesuHyperbolePitangaMahoganyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
4.00/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 39%Had 39%Want 22%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
39%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDesu
SillagePitanga
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDesuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh100%
musky86%
white floral72%
fruity58%
green44%
powdery30%
fruity100%
fresh83%
sweet65%
floral48%
green30%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh, fruity and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Green AppleLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Musk
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Green ApplePearGooseberryPeach
Heart
Pink PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyChamomile
Base
White MuskSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Musk. Durations are only published for Desu, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring88
Summer100
Fall63
Winter25
Day100
Night30
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#69,852
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,220
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPitangaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDesu by Hyperbole opens with a crisp, refreshing crunch of green apple that smells like biting into freshly picked orchard fruit on a cool morning. As the bright fruit settles, a clean heart of dewy lily-of-the-valley emerges, bringing a sheer white floral touch reminiscent of luxury bath soap and fresh garden air. Th…
Reviews →Pitanga by Mahogany is a bright floral-fruity scent that shines in warm weather. It opens with a crisp burst of green apple and pear, softening into a gentle heart of pink peony and lily-of-the-valley. The base of white musk and sandalwood gives it a clean, soft finish, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime w…
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, Desu or Pitanga?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Desu is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Pitanga is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Desu for a fresh and musky character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pitanga for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Desu or Pitanga?
They last about the same: Desu 40/100, Pitanga 38/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Desu or Pitanga?
Projection is very close: Pitanga 39/100, Desu 38/100 for sillage.
Do Desu and Pitanga smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, fruity and green accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Musk.
Is Desu or Pitanga better for summer or winter?
Desu suits daytime wear; Pitanga suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Desu and Pitanga?
Desu features Green Apple, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Musk. Pitanga has top notes of Green Apple, Pear, Gooseberry and Peach, heart notes of Pink Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Chamomile, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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