Fragrance comparison

I Want vs Indomptee

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

5 wins

I Want

Mark Buxton

3.8168 votes

Rank #25,223 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Indomptee

Lulu Castagnette

3.0293 votes

Rank #21,019 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I Want takes 5 of 7 categories.

I Want
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Indomptee
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

I Want5/7

Indomptee2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I WantMark Buxton

IndompteeLulu Castagnette

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 50%

3.02/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 21%Had 53%Want 26%

Category winnerI WantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

68 votes

10%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

45%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerI WantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityI Want

SillageI Want

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value83

Category winnerIndompteeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral88%

rose77%

woody65%

citrus53%

patchouli42%

fruity100%

tropical88%

sweet77%

citrus65%

fresh53%

floral42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantWild Berries

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseMagnoliaIrisJasmineTuberoseNeroli Essence

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

Top

PineappleGuavaMangoBergamotMelonMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

MagnoliaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

IrisPatchouliOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Rose, Magnolia and Iris. Durations are only published for I Want, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall92

Winter35

Day100

Night79

Spring81

Summer100

Fall38

Winter56

Day100

Night9

Category winnerI WantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,223

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#21,019

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerIndompteeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I Want by Mark Buxton is a bold chypre floral fragrance that unites tart fruitiness with a dense bouquet of flowers and deep woody undertones. The scent begins with a vivid burst of black currant and wild berries, delivering a juicy, sharp introduction that commands immediate attention. As the initial brightness settl…

Reviews →

Indomptee by Lulu Castagnette is a vibrant citrus aromatic fragrance for women, centered on a playful cocktail of tropical fruits. Launched in 2005, it opens with a sharp burst of pineapple and guava, settling into a breezy floral heart. It is a lighthearted choice for casual summer days when you want something fruity…

Reviews →

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, I Want or Indomptee?

I Want takes 5 of 7 categories. I Want is rated 3.81/5 from 68 votes; Indomptee is rated 3.02/5 from 93 votes. Choose I Want for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Indomptee for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, I Want or Indomptee?

I Want lasts longest (I Want 74/100, Indomptee 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I Want or Indomptee?

I Want projects furthest (I Want 64/100, Indomptee 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I Want and Indomptee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Magnolia and Iris.

Is I Want or Indomptee better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in I Want and Indomptee?

I Want has top notes of Black Currant and Wild Berries, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver. Indomptee has top notes of Pineapple, Guava, Mango and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Iris, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Vetiver.