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Everlasting vs I Want

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

Updated 88 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I Want takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Everlasting

    Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • I Want

    Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Everlasting2/7
I Want5/7
Ratings & consensus
Everlasting
Community sentiment
I Want
Longevity
I Want
Sillage & projection
I Want
Value for money
I Want
Versatility
Everlasting
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
I Want

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
EverlastingCinematic Infusions
I WantBibliothèque de Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 16%Had 1%Want 82%
3.84/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%
Category winnerEverlastingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
27%Like
23%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

30 votes

35%Love
37%Like
23%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerI WantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityI Want

SillageI Want

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value55
Category winnerI WantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
woody84%
amber77%
balsamic69%
fruity61%
sweet100%
almond92%
woody84%
fruity77%
warm spicy69%
cherry61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both sweet, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Bubble GumCotton CandyCaramel
Heart1 to 2 hours
JasminePlumTurkish RoseCherry
Base3 to 5 hours
CinnamonClovesPeru BalsamBenzoinVetiverSandalwoodCedarVanilla
Top
Bitter AlmondCherryLiquor
Heart
PlumTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac
Base
SandalwoodCinnamonTonkaBenzoinCedarVetiverClovesPeru Balsam
InformationalShared notesPlum, Turkish Rose, Cherry and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Everlasting, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring64
Summer57
Fall100
Winter79
Day100
Night92
Spring56
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEverlastingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex28
Women72
Men0
Unisex6
Women94
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,496

PerfumerMaximiliano Cifuentes

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#15,764

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerI WantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Everlasting by Cinematic Infusions presents a distinct confectionery theme built around bubble gum, cotton candy, and rich caramel. Created by perfumer Maximiliano Cifuentes, the composition layers playful sweets over an unexpectedly deep base. The opening delivers an immediate punch of fruity nostalgia, which transit…

Reviews →

I Want is a boozy cherry and bitter almond gourmand that stays very cherry on skin. The opening reads like cherry liqueur with an amaretto-like almond edge, then it softens into a sweeter cherry with hints of plum and a smoky-leaning vanilla finish. Expect a bold, fairly linear cherry profile that can feel cosy in col…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Everlasting or I Want?

I Want takes 5 of 7 categories. Everlasting is rated 4.07/5 from 30 votes; I Want is rated 3.84/5 from 58 votes. Choose Everlasting for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose I Want for a sweet and almond character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Everlasting or I Want?

I Want lasts longest (I Want 65/100, Everlasting 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Everlasting or I Want?

I Want projects furthest (I Want 60/100, Everlasting 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Everlasting and I Want smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Turkish Rose, Cherry and Cinnamon.

Is Everlasting or I Want better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Everlasting and I Want?

Everlasting has top notes of Bubble Gum, Cotton Candy and Caramel, heart notes of Jasmine, Plum, Turkish Rose and Cherry, a base of Cinnamon, Cloves, Peru Balsam and Benzoin. I Want has top notes of Bitter Almond, Cherry and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Tonka and Benzoin.

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