Fragrance comparison

Eau de Desir vs Illusion D'un Soir

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

Eau de Desir

Chantelle

4.504 votes

Rank #54,709 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Illusion D'un Soir

FOMO

4.1693 votes

Rank #10,596 AmberVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Illusion D'un Soir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Eau de Desir
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Illusion D'un Soir
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Eau de Desir0/4

Illusion D'un Soir4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Illusion D'un Soir
Sillage & projection: Illusion D'un Soir
Value for money: Illusion D'un Soir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Illusion D'un Soir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de DesirChantelle

Illusion D'un SoirFOMO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 9%Want 74%

4.16/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

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

47%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityIllusion D'un Soir

SillageIllusion D'un Soir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerIllusion D'un SoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, woody and vanilla

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

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

BenzoinCinnamonLabdanumTobaccoCumin

Base

VanillaAmberGuaiac WoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cumin, Benzoin and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Eau de Desir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring61

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,709

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerIllusion D'un SoirHigher 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…

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FOMO Illusion D'un Soir opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, and a lavender sheen. As the bright citrus top recedes, warm cinnamon, dark tobacco, and resinous benzoin dominate the heart. A thick base of naturalistic vanilla pod, glowing amber, and patchouli creates a heavy, sweet aura on skin. Built for cold winter n…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau de Desir or Illusion D'un Soir?

Illusion D'un Soir takes 4 of 4 categories. Eau de Desir is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Illusion D'un Soir is rated 4.16/5 from 93 votes. Choose Eau de Desir for a amber and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Illusion D'un Soir for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Desir or Illusion D'un Soir?

Illusion D'un Soir lasts longest (Illusion D'un Soir 72/100, Eau de Desir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Desir or Illusion D'un Soir?

Illusion D'un Soir projects furthest (Illusion D'un Soir 57/100, Eau de Desir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Desir and Illusion D'un Soir smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cumin, Benzoin and Vanilla.

Is Eau de Desir or Illusion D'un Soir better for summer or winter?

Eau de Desir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Desir and Illusion D'un Soir?

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. Illusion D'un Soir has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Benzoin, Cinnamon, Labdanum and Tobacco, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Musk.