Fragrance comparison

Eau de Desir vs Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Eau de Desir

Chantelle

4.504 votes

Rank #54,709 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6)

DSH Perfumes

4.2512 votes

Rank #36,387 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eau de Desir
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6)
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eau de Desir0/4

Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6)3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6)
Sillage & projection: Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6)
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de DesirChantelle

Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6)DSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 9%Want 74%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 15%Had 9%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

42%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityEssenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6)

SillageEssenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

amber100%

floral92%

white floral84%

woody77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

ChocolateOlibanumJasmineRoseCuminBenzoin

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberCedarPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

BoroniaApricotMandarin OrangeOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootRose

Base6-10+ hrs

BenzoinSandalwoodFrench labdanumCivettaAmberMyrrhOlibanum

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,709

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,387

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEssenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chantelle Eau de Desir is an oriental vanilla perfume with an intriguing spicy kick. It opens with juicy mandarin orange that cuts through the air before melting into a rich heart of dark chocolate and smoky olibanum. Soft petals of jasmine and rose balance an earthy touch of cumin. Then, the base takes over. Warm amb…

Reviews →

Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6) by DSH Perfumes is a decadent amber floral centered on ripe fruit, buttery blossoms, and sacred resins. The scent opens with a mouthwatering burst of dried apricot flesh, tangy mandarin orange, and leathery osmanthus petals, tinged by the tart berry nuances of rare boronia. …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau de Desir or Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6)?

Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6) takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau de Desir is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6) is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose Eau de Desir for a amber and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6) for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Desir or Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6)?

Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6) lasts longest (Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6) 80/100, Eau de Desir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Desir or Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6)?

Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6) projects furthest (Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6) 65/100, Eau de Desir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Desir and Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Olibanum, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Eau de Desir or Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6) better for summer or winter?

Eau de Desir suits daytime wear; Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Desir and Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6)?

Eau de Desir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Chocolate, Olibanum, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Cedar and Patchouli. Essenza dell'Ibisco (Italian Journey No. 6) has top notes of Boronia, Apricot, Mandarin Orange and Osmanthus, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orris Root, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, French labdanum and Civetta.