Fragrance comparison

Enchanting vs Sexual

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 403 ratings analysed

5 wins

Enchanting

Celine Dion

3.97160 votes

Rank #11,545 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Sexual

Michel Germain

2.92243 votes

Rank #24,509 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enchanting takes 5 of 7 categories.

Enchanting
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Sexual
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Enchanting5/7

Sexual2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnchantingCeline Dion

SexualMichel Germain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 35%Had 43%Want 22%

2.92/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerEnchantingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

160 votes

20%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

27%Dislike

2%Hate

231 votes

Category winnerEnchantingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevitySexual

SillageSexual

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value71

Category winnerEnchantingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

amber77%

lactonic69%

woody61%

floral100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OsmanthusRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaDiamond OrchidFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

ApricotOsmanthusHoneysuckleClementineBergamot

Heart

RoseGardeniaFreesiaJasmineWater Lily

Base

MyrrhSandalwoodCinnamonVanillaNeroli

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Gardenia, Freesia and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Enchanting, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night47

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEnchantingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 19%Party 10%

Men4

Unisex15

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,545

PerfumerJames Krivda

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#24,509

PerfumerSophia Grojsman

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerEnchantingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine Dion Enchanting is an oriental floral Eau de Toilette centered on creamy petals and soothing warmth. The fragrance opens with a lively splash of tart red berries paired with apricot-scented osmanthus. As the top notes settle, a lush bouquet of gardenia, diamond orchid, and freesia takes over the heart, deliveri…

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Sexual by Michel Germain is a warm floral fragrance with a fruity apricot opening, a full white floral heart, and a soft spicy base of sandalwood, vanilla, cinnamon, and myrrh. It reads feminine, noticeable, and slightly vintage in shape, with sweetness and floral density rather than a clean modern freshness. Best for…

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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, Enchanting or Sexual?

Enchanting takes 5 of 7 categories. Enchanting is rated 3.97/5 from 160 votes; Sexual is rated 2.92/5 from 243 votes. Choose Enchanting for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Sexual for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Enchanting or Sexual?

Sexual lasts longest (Sexual 66/100, Enchanting 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enchanting or Sexual?

Sexual projects furthest (Sexual 64/100, Enchanting 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enchanting and Sexual smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Gardenia, Freesia and Sandalwood.

Is Enchanting or Sexual better for summer or winter?

For summer, Enchanting is the stronger pick. For winter, Enchanting is the stronger pick. Enchanting suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enchanting and Sexual?

Enchanting has top notes of Osmanthus and Red Berries, heart notes of Gardenia, Diamond Orchid and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber. Sexual has top notes of Apricot, Osmanthus, Honeysuckle and Clementine, heart notes of Rose, Gardenia, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Vanilla.