Fragrance comparison

Last Canto vs Passion Essence

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 152 ratings analysed

4 wins

Last Canto

IDEO Parfumeurs

4.2092 votes

Rank #27,940 VanillaPowdery

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Passion Essence

Weil

3.7760 votes

Rank #18,240 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Last Canto takes 4 of 7 categories.

Last Canto
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Passion Essence
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Last Canto4/7

Passion Essence3/7

Ratings & consensus: Last Canto
Community sentiment: Last Canto
Longevity: Last Canto
Sillage & projection: Last Canto
Value for money: Passion Essence
Versatility: Passion Essence
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Passion Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Last CantoIDEO Parfumeurs

Passion EssenceWeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

3.77/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

Category winnerLast CantoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

92 votes

15%Love

53%Like

25%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerLast CantoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLast Canto

SillageLast Canto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPassion EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

almond84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

cinnamon61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CuminAlmondCinnamonRose

Heart3 to 4 hours

HeliotropeIrisFrangipani

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaTonka BeanWhite WoodsMusk

Top

BergamotLemonCoffeeAlmond

Heart

JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomRoseIris

Base

VanillaPatchouliCacaoPralineTonka BeanMuskAmberPalo Santo

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Rose, Iris and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Last Canto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer21

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night76

Spring77

Summer31

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Category winnerPassion EssenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,940

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPassion EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Last Canto by IDEO Parfumeurs is a rich oriental fragrance that balances culinary spice with dense cosmetic florals. It opens with an unexpected pairing of sharp cumin and sweet cinnamon beside nutty almond and a soft blush of rose. As the initial kick settles, powdery heliotrope and cool iris form a velvet texture, e…

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Passion Essence by Weil strikes the skin with a bright citrus breeze of bergamot and lemon, which quickly gives way to a creamy heart of jasmine and tuberose. Almond and a soft coffee accord attempt to anchor the top, though the coffee is light and fleeting. The true character of this perfume emerges in the base, wher…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Last Canto or Passion Essence?

Last Canto takes 4 of 7 categories. Last Canto is rated 4.20/5 from 92 votes; Passion Essence is rated 3.77/5 from 60 votes. Choose Last Canto for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Passion Essence for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Last Canto or Passion Essence?

Last Canto lasts longest (Last Canto 74/100, Passion Essence 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Last Canto or Passion Essence?

Last Canto projects furthest (Last Canto 69/100, Passion Essence 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Last Canto and Passion Essence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla accords. Common notes include Almond, Rose, Iris and Vanilla.

Is Last Canto or Passion Essence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Passion Essence is the stronger pick. For winter, Last Canto is the stronger pick. Last Canto suits daytime wear; Passion Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Last Canto and Passion Essence?

Last Canto has top notes of Cumin, Almond, Cinnamon and Rose, heart notes of Heliotrope, Iris and Frangipani, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, White Woods and Musk. Passion Essence has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Coffee and Almond, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cacao and Praline.