Fragrance comparison

La Danse vs Mixed Emotions

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

La Danse

Claude Marsal Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #53,102 FruityFloral

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74%scent match

Closely related

Mixed Emotions

Linn Young

4.0036 votes

Rank #28,381 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

La Danse
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mixed Emotions
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

La Danse2/4

Mixed Emotions2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Danse
Sillage & projection: La Danse
Value for money: Mixed Emotions
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mixed Emotions

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La DanseClaude Marsal Parfums

Mixed EmotionsLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

4.00/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 39%Had 24%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

31%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLa Danse

SillageLa Danse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value84

Category winnerMixed EmotionsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

floral84%

sweet77%

rose69%

fresh61%

Scent match74%Closely related · both fruity, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Mandarin OrangeMelonBergamotPearPeachMagnolia

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineFreesiaOrchidTuberoseVioletPlum

Base4 to 8 hours

MuskVanillaCedarBlackberry

Top

PearMelonMandarin OrangePeachChampacaOrchidBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyPlum

Base

MuskWoody NotesBlackberrySandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Melon, Bergamot and Pear. Durations are only published for La Danse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer79

Fall57

Winter21

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMixed EmotionsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Danse by Claude Marsal Parfums delivers a vibrant rush of crisp fruits and delicate petals designed for everyday polish. The opening presents juicy melon, ripe pear, sweet peach, and tart mandarin orange, brightened by zesty bergamot and lemony magnolia. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a lush floral …

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Linn Young Mixed Emotions bursts open with a bright splash of crisp pear, watery melon, and sweet mandarin orange. The fruit top quickly settles into a central bouquet of fresh jasmine, soft rose, and green lily-of-the-valley. As the initial sweetness mellows, smooth white musk and clean cedar ground the floral weight…

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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, La Danse or Mixed Emotions?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. La Danse is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Mixed Emotions is rated 4.00/5 from 36 votes. Choose La Danse for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mixed Emotions for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Danse or Mixed Emotions?

La Danse lasts longest (La Danse 87/100, Mixed Emotions 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Danse or Mixed Emotions?

La Danse projects furthest (La Danse 58/100, Mixed Emotions 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Danse and Mixed Emotions smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Melon, Bergamot and Pear.

Is La Danse or Mixed Emotions better for summer or winter?

La Danse suits daytime wear; Mixed Emotions suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Danse and Mixed Emotions?

La Danse has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Melon, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Blackberry. Mixed Emotions has top notes of Pear, Melon, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Blackberry and Sandalwood.