Fragrance comparison

Fahrenheit 32 vs Serene

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2,900 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fahrenheit 32

Dior · 2007

3.972,881 votes

Rank #662 VanillaWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Serene

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1119 votes

Rank #43,650 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fahrenheit 32 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fahrenheit 32
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Serene
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fahrenheit 324/5

Serene1/5

Ratings & consensus: Fahrenheit 32
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fahrenheit 32
Sillage & projection: Fahrenheit 32
Value for money: Serene
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fahrenheit 32

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fahrenheit 32Dior

SereneAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 2,881 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

Category winnerFahrenheit 32Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,467 votes

42%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityFahrenheit 32

SillageFahrenheit 32

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value55

Category winnerSereneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

white floral91%

sweet83%

citrus74%

aromatic65%

woody56%

citrus100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange Blossom

Heart

Vetiver

Base

Vanilla

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

MimosaYlang-YlangTurkish RoseJasmine

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanOpoponaxVetiverWhite MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Vetiver and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex34

Women3

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#662

PerfumerFrançois Demachy, Louise Turner

Launched2007

Reviews299

Overall rank#43,650

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFahrenheit 32Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Fahrenheit 32 is a unique oriental woody fragrance that completely reinterprets the classic Fahrenheit line. Instead of dark leather, violet leaf, and petrol notes, this composition opens with a crisp, sparkling burst of orange blossom that smells like fresh citrus bar soap. Within minutes, a smooth vanilla note …

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Serene opens with bright orange and mandarin, then softens into a floral heart of mimosa, jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang. The dry-down brings patchouli, tonka, musk, and vanilla, giving it a powdery sweetness with a woody chypre shape. It generally reads feminine, polished, and easy to wear. If you like citrus-floral …

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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, Fahrenheit 32 or Serene?

Fahrenheit 32 takes 4 of 5 categories. Fahrenheit 32 is rated 3.97/5 from 2,881 votes; Serene is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Fahrenheit 32 for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Serene for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fahrenheit 32 or Serene?

Fahrenheit 32 lasts longest (Fahrenheit 32 77/100, Serene 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fahrenheit 32 or Serene?

Fahrenheit 32 projects furthest (Fahrenheit 32 68/100, Serene 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fahrenheit 32 and Serene smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Vetiver and Vanilla.

Is Fahrenheit 32 or Serene better for summer or winter?

Serene suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fahrenheit 32 and Serene?

Fahrenheit 32 has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Vetiver, a base of Vanilla. Serene has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Mimosa, Ylang-Ylang, Turkish Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Opoponax and Vetiver.