Fragrance comparison

Dorsaf vs Serenity

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

Dorsaf

Swiss Arabian

4.676 votes

Rank #31,466 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Serenity

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.754 votes

Rank #53,087 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serenity takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dorsaf
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Serenity
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Dorsaf1/3

Serenity2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DorsafSwiss Arabian

SerenityLe Bonheur Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevitySerenity

SillageSerenity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

amber84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomFruitsBergamot

Heart

SaffronYlang-YlangJasmine SambacTurkish Rose Oil

Base

PatchouliVanillaWhite MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

FruitsBergamotMandarin

Heart2 to 3 hours

Ylang-YlangPatchouliJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberVanillaCaramel

InformationalShared notesFruits, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Serenity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#53,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDorsafHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dorsaf by Swiss Arabian is an oriental floral perfume launched in 2014. It opens with vibrant orange blossom and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of saffron and Turkish rose oil. This scent finds its base in creamy sandalwood, amber, and patchouli, creating a rounded profile that suits cool evenings in autum…

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Serenity by Le Bonheur Perfumes delivers an expressive balance of bright citrus, rich florals, and dense gourmand warmth. The scent opens with a lively blend of mandarin, bergamot, and mixed fruits, offering an instant rush of juicy sweetness. As the top notes settle, the heart reveals exotic ylang-ylang paired with s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dorsaf or Serenity?

Serenity takes 2 of 3 categories. Dorsaf is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Serenity is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dorsaf for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Serenity for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dorsaf or Serenity?

Serenity lasts longest (Serenity 80/100, Dorsaf 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dorsaf or Serenity?

Serenity projects furthest (Serenity 75/100, Dorsaf 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dorsaf and Serenity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Fruits, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli.

Is Dorsaf or Serenity better for summer or winter?

Dorsaf suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dorsaf and Serenity?

Dorsaf has top notes of Orange Blossom, Fruits and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac and Turkish Rose Oil, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, White Musk and Sandalwood. Serenity has top notes of Fruits, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Caramel.