Looking for Something vs Serenade
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Looking for SomethingChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
SerenadeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Looking for Something2/4
Serenade2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Looking for Something
- Sillage & projection
- Looking for Something
- Value for money
- Serenade
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Serenade
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Looking for SomethingIn The BoxSerenadeBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%
3.74/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
0%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
13%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
37%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
31%Dislike
0%Hate
35 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLooking for Something
SillageLooking for Something
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSerenadeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic88%
woody77%
fresh spicy65%
amber53%
conifer42%
woody100%
aromatic88%
earthy77%
mossy65%
citrus53%
powdery42%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
OlibanumBlack Pepperelemi
Base
Guaiac WoodVetiver
Top
elemiLemonBergamotAldehydesMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseClary SageCardamomNutmegNeroliJasmine
Base
Guaiac WoodOakmossVetiverSandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, elemi and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring63
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day29
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#60,759
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#40,753
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerSerenadeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA bright citrus aromatic built around lime, lemon and mandarin, then sharpened with pepper, elemi and frankincense before settling into dry woods and vetiver. Looking for Something reads crisp, spicy and modern rather than sweet, and its strong projection suggests it may suit buyers who want a fresh scent with more pr…
Reviews →Serenade opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes, tart lemon, and resinous elemi that quickly gives way to a dense, smoky core. As the initial citrus bite softens, the fragrance reveals dry guaiac wood, bitter oakmoss, and earthy vetiver anchored by dark amber and musk. Spices like nutmeg and cardamom simmer quietly ben…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Looking for Something or Serenade?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Looking for Something is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes; Serenade is rated 3.74/5 from 35 votes. Choose Looking for Something for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Serenade for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Looking for Something or Serenade?
Looking for Something lasts longest (Looking for Something 87/100, Serenade 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Looking for Something or Serenade?
Projection is very close: Looking for Something 79/100, Serenade 77/100 for sillage.
Do Looking for Something and Serenade smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, elemi and Guaiac Wood.
Is Looking for Something or Serenade better for summer or winter?
Looking for Something suits day or night wear; Serenade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Looking for Something and Serenade?
Looking for Something has top notes of Lime, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Olibanum, Black Pepper and elemi, a base of Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. Serenade has top notes of elemi, Lemon, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Sandalwood.
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