Fragrance comparison

Ellipsis vs Desert Blush

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 195 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ellipsis

Derek Lam 10 Crosby

3.42143 votes

Rank #15,508 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Desert Blush

Raw Spirit Fragrances

3.6052 votes

Rank #18,925 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ellipsis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ellipsis
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Desert Blush
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ellipsis4/7

Desert Blush3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EllipsisDerek Lam 10 Crosby

Desert BlushRaw Spirit Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 54%Had 21%Want 25%

3.60/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerDesert BlushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

4%Hate

143 votes

17%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerDesert BlushMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityEllipsis

SillageEllipsis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value33

Category winnerEllipsisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

floral30%

woody100%

powdery86%

floral72%

fruity58%

warm spicy44%

musky30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JasmineAustralian Sandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Australian SandalwoodCedarOsmanthusMuskVioletYlang-YlangBoroniaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Australian Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ellipsis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer42

Fall0

Winter52

Day86

Night100

Spring86

Summer36

Fall100

Winter21

Day100

Night38

Category winnerDesert BlushMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex31

Women66

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#18,925

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerEllipsisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Ellipsis presents a fascinating clash between lush white petals and dry timber. You get an immediate hit of concentrated jasmine. It smells thick and slightly sweet. Soon after, Australian sandalwood emerges to steer the blend in a warm, powdery direction. The wood feels dry, milky, and slightly me…

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Desert Blush is a woody-floral composition centered on Australian sandalwood and cedar. It creates a dry, earthy sensation on the skin, grounded by powdery violet and musk. Ideal for fans of minimalist, natural-leaning scents, this fragrance sits close to the wearer, making it a reliable choice for office settings or …

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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, Ellipsis or Desert Blush?

Ellipsis takes 4 of 7 categories. Ellipsis is rated 3.42/5 from 143 votes; Desert Blush is rated 3.60/5 from 52 votes. Choose Ellipsis for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Desert Blush for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ellipsis or Desert Blush?

Ellipsis lasts longest (Ellipsis 63/100, Desert Blush 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ellipsis or Desert Blush?

Ellipsis projects furthest (Ellipsis 60/100, Desert Blush 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ellipsis and Desert Blush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Australian Sandalwood.

Is Ellipsis or Desert Blush better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ellipsis is the stronger pick. For winter, Ellipsis is the stronger pick. Ellipsis suits evening wear; Desert Blush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.