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Girlfriend vs Sensational Moment

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

Updated 898 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sensational Moment takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Girlfriend

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Sensational Moment

    Choose it for a floral and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Girlfriend2/7
Sensational Moment5/7
Ratings & consensus
Sensational Moment
Community sentiment
Sensational Moment
Longevity
Sensational Moment
Sillage & projection
Sensational Moment
Value for money
Girlfriend
Versatility
Sensational Moment
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Girlfriend

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
GirlfriendJustin Bieber
Sensational MomentCeline Dion
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.52/ 5 · 851 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 31%Had 25%Want 44%
Category winnerSensational MomentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
35%Like
7%Ok
32%Dislike
1%Hate

851 votes

21%Love
62%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerSensational MomentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate63
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevitySensational Moment

SillageSensational Moment

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value67
Category winnerGirlfriendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet86%
floral72%
citrus58%
white floral44%
powdery30%
floral100%
nutty92%
citrus84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
musky61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BlackberryBig StrawberryPearMandarin Orange
Heart
ApricotPink FreesiaStar JasmineOrange Blossom
Base
Vanilla OrchidMuskWhite Amber
Top15-30 mins
BlackberryMandarin OrangePink Grapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
OrchidFreesiaPink PeonyGinger
Base4-6 hrs
HazelnutMuskWhite Amber
InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Mandarin Orange, Musk and White Amber. Durations are only published for Sensational Moment, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter39
Day–
Night–
Spring65
Summer40
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night41
Category winnerSensational MomentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex5
Women94
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 42%Work 34%Date 14%Party 10%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews139

Overall rank#19,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerGirlfriendHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Justin Bieber Girlfriend opens with a bright splash of strawberry and pear, settling into an easy, sweet fruitiness. It fits young buyers looking for a casual, sweet scent for warm spring days or school wear. The soft dry-down relies on a simple blend of vanilla orchid and musk that hugs the skin quietly.

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Sensational Moment by Celine Dion opens with a lively splash of tart pink grapefruit, ripe blackberry, and sweet mandarin orange. The opening is bright, juicy, and energetic. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus pop softens into a gentle floral bouquet of pink peony, freesia, and powdery orchid, accented by a dis…

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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, Girlfriend or Sensational Moment?

Sensational Moment takes 5 of 7 categories. Girlfriend is rated 3.52/5 from 851 votes; Sensational Moment is rated 3.85/5 from 47 votes. Choose Girlfriend for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sensational Moment for a floral and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Girlfriend or Sensational Moment?

Sensational Moment lasts longest (Sensational Moment 58/100, Girlfriend 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Girlfriend or Sensational Moment?

Projection is very close: Sensational Moment 53/100, Girlfriend 52/100 for sillage.

Do Girlfriend and Sensational Moment smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Mandarin Orange, Musk and White Amber.

Is Girlfriend or Sensational Moment better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Girlfriend and Sensational Moment?

Girlfriend has top notes of Blackberry, Big Strawberry, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Apricot, Pink Freesia, Star Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla Orchid, Musk and White Amber. Sensational Moment has top notes of Blackberry, Mandarin Orange and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Orchid, Freesia, Pink Peony and Ginger, a base of Hazelnut, Musk and White Amber.

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