Fragrance comparison

Formentera vs Dance

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 497 ratings analysed

Formentera

Mar de ibiza

4.758 votes

Rank #20,144 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Dance

Shakira

3.76489 votes

Rank #10,171 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Formentera
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dance
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Formentera2/4

Dance2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FormenteraMar de ibiza

DanceShakira

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

3.76/ 5 · 489 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

22%Love

49%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

489 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFormentera

SillageFormentera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

marine84%

aromatic77%

green69%

woody61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotOrange BlossomTangerineGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseMuskHerbal NotesSeaweed

Base5-7+ hrs

AmberExotic WoodsWhite MuskSea Notes

Top

TangerinePearGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

PeonyOrange BlossomLilyNeroli

Base

CaramelVanillaMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Tangerine and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Formentera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 41%Work 30%Date 19%Party 10%

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#10,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerDanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formentera by Mar de Ibiza captures the raw, sun-drenched atmosphere of the Balearic coastline in a single bottle. The scent opens with a lively splash of fresh lemon, tart grapefruit, and sunlit bergamot that immediately cuts through warm air. Within ten minutes, lush orange blossom and green herbal notes rise up, ba…

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Shakira Dance starts with a bright citrus pop of tangerine and grapefruit, quickly melting into a sweet caramel and vanilla base. It is a playful fragrance designed for warm spring days and casual daytime wear. The scent offers a youthful, lighthearted feel without being overly heavy or cloying on the skin.

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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, Formentera or Dance?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Formentera is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes; Dance is rated 3.76/5 from 489 votes. Choose Formentera for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dance for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Formentera or Dance?

Formentera lasts longest (Formentera 66/100, Dance 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formentera or Dance?

Formentera projects furthest (Formentera 57/100, Dance 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formentera and Dance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Tangerine and Grapefruit.

Is Formentera or Dance better for summer or winter?

Formentera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formentera and Dance?

Formentera has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Musk and Herbal Notes, a base of Amber, Exotic Woods, White Musk and Sea Notes. Dance has top notes of Tangerine, Pear, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Orange Blossom, Lily and Neroli, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Musk and Woodsy Notes.