Fragrance comparison

Farida vs Instant Desire, Gold

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Farida

Jacques Battini

4.001 votes

Rank #66,595 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Instant Desire, Gold

Sergio Nero

3.007 votes

Rank #70,875 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Instant Desire, Gold takes 2 of 3 categories.

Farida
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Instant Desire, Gold
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Farida1/3

Instant Desire, Gold2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Instant Desire, Gold
Sillage & projection: Instant Desire, Gold
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Farida

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FaridaJacques Battini

Instant Desire, GoldSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 40%Had 35%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

29%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

43%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityInstant Desire, Gold

SillageInstant Desire, Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value65

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

amber77%

floral69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon BalmCitrusesRaspberry

Heart

JasmineOlive BlossomGardenia

Base

HoneyAmber

Top

RaspberryBitter OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineGardeniaPatchouliHoney

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Jasmine, Gardenia and Honey. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,595

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFaridaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Farida by Jacques Battini offers a sweet, floral profile designed for everyday wear. The opening relies on bright citrus and lemon balm, before settling into a heart of jasmine and gardenia. It rests on a base of warm honey and amber. This fragrance suits those who prefer intimate, soft scents that sit close to the sk…

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Instant Desire, Gold by Sergio Nero is a fruity gourmand that leans into bright raspberry and bitter orange. It settles into a warm heart of jasmine, gardenia, and sweet honey, eventually drying down to a base of amber and musk. This scent works best for daytime wear during the spring months, offering a youthful and s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Farida or Instant Desire, Gold?

Instant Desire, Gold takes 2 of 3 categories. Farida is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Instant Desire, Gold is rated 3.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Farida for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Instant Desire, Gold for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Farida or Instant Desire, Gold?

Instant Desire, Gold lasts longest (Instant Desire, Gold 50/100, Farida 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Farida or Instant Desire, Gold?

Instant Desire, Gold projects furthest (Instant Desire, Gold 69/100, Farida 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Farida and Instant Desire, Gold smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Jasmine, Gardenia and Honey.

Is Farida or Instant Desire, Gold better for summer or winter?

Farida suits daytime wear; Instant Desire, Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Farida and Instant Desire, Gold?

Farida has top notes of Lemon Balm, Citruses and Raspberry, heart notes of Jasmine, Olive Blossom and Gardenia, a base of Honey and Amber. Instant Desire, Gold has top notes of Raspberry, Bitter Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Patchouli and Honey, a base of Amber and Musk.