Fragrance comparison

La Danse vs Persian

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

La Danse

Claude Marsal Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #52,820 FruityFloral

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93%scent match

Very similar

Persian

Swiss Arabian

4.254 votes

Rank #53,707 FloralWhite 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 fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Persian
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

La Danse2/4

Persian2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La DanseClaude Marsal Parfums

PersianSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

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

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLa Danse

SillagePersian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value88

Category winnerPersianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

floral100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match93%Very similar · both floral, fruity 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

BergamotMagnoliaMelonPeachTangerine

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyOrchidFreesiaJasminePlumRoseTuberoseViolet

Base

BlackberryCedarMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMelon, Bergamot, Peach and Magnolia. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

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#52,820

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,707

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa DanseHigher 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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Persian by Swiss Arabian is a floral fruity scent for women built around a vibrant mix of melon, peach, and tangerine. It opens with bright citrus energy before settling into a layered bouquet of jasmine, rose, and tuberose. This everyday fragrance works beautifully for spring daytime wear, providing a light and refre…

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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 Persian?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. La Danse is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Persian is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose La Danse for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Persian for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, La Danse or Persian?

La Danse lasts longest (La Danse 87/100, Persian 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Danse or Persian?

Persian projects furthest (Persian 63/100, La Danse 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Danse and Persian smell similar?

Very similar: a 93% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Melon, Bergamot, Peach and Magnolia.

Is La Danse or Persian better for summer or winter?

La Danse suits daytime wear; Persian suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Danse and Persian?

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. Persian has top notes of Bergamot, Magnolia, Melon and Peach, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orchid, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Blackberry, Cedar, Musk and Vanilla.