Fragrance comparison

Lipa vs Sensual

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

Lipa

Manufaktura

4.1723 votes

Rank #29,806 Yellow FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Sensual

Johan B

4.3765 votes

Rank #10,305 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sensual takes 5 of 6 categories.

Lipa
Choose it for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sensual
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lipa1/6

Sensual5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LipaManufaktura

SensualJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 57%

4.37/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 39%Had 22%Want 38%

Category winnerSensualRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

57%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

52%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevitySensual

SillageSensual

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value72

Category winnerSensualBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

green69%

woody61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

floral77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineApple

Heart2-4 hrs

Linden BlossomPeony

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotTangerineBlack CurrantNectarineApple

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaMagnoliaJasmineFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6+ hrs

PatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber

Category winnerLipaLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall31

Winter6

Day100

Night11

Spring100

Summer71

Fall29

Winter29

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Casual 44%Work 31%Date 19%Party 6%

Men5

Unisex14

Women81

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#10,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSensualHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manufaktura Lipa smells like a stroll down a sunlit avenue of blossoming linden trees in late spring. Crisp green apple and juicy tangerine introduce the scent with a splash of tart brightness. Soon, the yellow floral sweetness of linden blossom takes center stage, accompanied by delicate pink peony petals. The floral…

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Johan B Sensual opens with an immediate burst of sparkling bergamot, tangy tangerine, and crisp green apple. It wastes no time making an impression. The initial citrus rush carries a juicy sweetness from ripe nectarine and tart black currant. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit notes step aside for a lush bouquet …

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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, Lipa or Sensual?

Sensual takes 5 of 6 categories. Lipa is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes; Sensual is rated 4.37/5 from 65 votes. Choose Lipa for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sensual for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lipa or Sensual?

Sensual lasts longest (Sensual 61/100, Lipa 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lipa or Sensual?

Sensual projects furthest (Sensual 59/100, Lipa 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lipa and Sensual smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Apple, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Lipa or Sensual better for summer or winter?

Lipa suits daytime wear; Sensual suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lipa and Sensual?

Lipa has top notes of Tangerine and Apple, heart notes of Linden Blossom and Peony, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Sensual has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine, Black Currant and Nectarine, heart notes of Gardenia, Magnolia, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.