Fragrance comparison

Dylan vs New West Desert Sensual Nectar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

Dylan

DS&Durga

3.5010 votes

Rank #53,586 LeatherRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

New West Desert Sensual Nectar

Aramis

4.7617 votes

Rank #36,985 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New West Desert Sensual Nectar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dylan
Choose it for a leather and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
New West Desert Sensual Nectar
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dylan1/5

New West Desert Sensual Nectar4/5

Ratings & consensus: New West Desert Sensual Nectar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dylan
Sillage & projection: New West Desert Sensual Nectar
Value for money: New West Desert Sensual Nectar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: New West Desert Sensual Nectar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DylanDS&Durga

New West Desert Sensual NectarAramis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

4.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 25%Had 29%Want 46%

Category winnerNew West Desert Sensual NectarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

76%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityDylan

SillageNew West Desert Sensual Nectar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNew West Desert Sensual NectarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

rose92%

floral84%

wine77%

fresh spicy69%

sand61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

fresh84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red WineRed Chilli PepperThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

HyacinthRose

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherSand

Top

BasilBergamotOreganoThyme

Heart

CaloneHyacinthJasminePlumRose

Base

PimentoSandalwoodOakmossPatchouliClove

InformationalShared notesThyme, Hyacinth and Rose. Durations are only published for Dylan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day75

Night100

Spring82

Summer100

Fall64

Winter27

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,586

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#36,985

PerfumerYves Tanguy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNew West Desert Sensual NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DS&Durga Dylan is a sharp, atmospheric blend of spiced red wine, gritty mineral sand, and aged motorcycle leather. It opens with an unapologetic clash of bitter tannins, fiery red chilli pepper, and dry culinary thyme. Give it ten minutes. The harsh boozy sting softens quickly, revealing an earthy heart of dewy hyacin…

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A sharp, herb-laced aquatic with a distinctly early 1990s character. New West Desert Sensual Nectar opens green and spicy with basil, thyme and bergamot, then turns cooler and airier through calone, hyacinth and soft florals before settling into moss, sandalwood and clove. It suits someone who likes aromatic freshness…

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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, Dylan or New West Desert Sensual Nectar?

New West Desert Sensual Nectar takes 4 of 5 categories. Dylan is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes; New West Desert Sensual Nectar is rated 4.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Dylan for a leather and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose New West Desert Sensual Nectar for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dylan or New West Desert Sensual Nectar?

Dylan lasts longest (Dylan 87/100, New West Desert Sensual Nectar 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dylan or New West Desert Sensual Nectar?

New West Desert Sensual Nectar projects furthest (New West Desert Sensual Nectar 65/100, Dylan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dylan and New West Desert Sensual Nectar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Thyme, Hyacinth and Rose.

Is Dylan or New West Desert Sensual Nectar better for summer or winter?

Dylan suits evening wear; New West Desert Sensual Nectar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dylan and New West Desert Sensual Nectar?

Dylan has top notes of Red Wine, Red Chilli Pepper and Thyme, heart notes of Hyacinth and Rose, a base of Leather and Sand. New West Desert Sensual Nectar has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Oregano and Thyme, heart notes of Calone, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Plum, a base of Pimento, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Patchouli.