Mirage vs Senso
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Senso takes 6 of 7 categories.
MirageChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
SensoChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mirage1/7
Senso6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Senso
- Community sentiment
- Senso
- Longevity
- Senso
- Sillage & projection
- Senso
- Value for money
- Senso
- Versatility
- Mirage
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Senso
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MirageBlend OudSensoEmanuel UngaroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 36%Had 22%Want 42%
4.21/ 5 · 258 votes
Have 34%Had 23%Want 43%
Category winnerSensoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
29%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
99 votes
41%Love
48%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
258 votes
Category winnerSensoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySenso
SillageSenso
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSensoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
amber88%
powdery77%
sweet65%
vanilla53%
musky42%
amber100%
sweet92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
citrus61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
LabdanumOrange BlossomCoriander
Base
Tolu BalsamAmberVanillaMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
PlumPeachGrapefruitBergamotCorianderMandarin Orange
Heart3 to 4 hours
TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineDamask RoseHeliotropeOrange BlossomOrchid
Base5 to 8 hours
OpoponaxBenzoinAmberCinnamonMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Coriander. Durations are only published for Senso, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring85
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day100
Night68
Spring51
Summer31
Fall100
Winter96
Day66
Night100
Category winnerMirageMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,811
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#6,391
PerfumerJacques Polge
Launched—
Reviews23
Category winnerSensoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlend Oud Mirage opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, sweet orange, and bitter grapefruit that settles within twenty minutes into a thick resinous core. As the top citrus fades, labdanum and spicy coriander merge with warm amber and tolu balsam, giving the composition a heavy balsamic weight. A background of v…
Reviews →Senso by Emanuel Ungaro is a full-bodied amber floral fragrance designed around rich fruits, lush white flowers, and warm resins. Crafted by Jacques Polge, it opens with a dense spread of dark plum, sweet peach, and sparkling mandarin orange spiked with coriander. That bright, candied start quickly gives way to a spra…
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, Mirage or Senso?
Senso takes 6 of 7 categories. Mirage is rated 4.01/5 from 99 votes; Senso is rated 4.21/5 from 258 votes. Choose Mirage for a citrus and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Senso for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Mirage or Senso?
Senso lasts longest (Senso 73/100, Mirage 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mirage or Senso?
Senso projects furthest (Senso 70/100, Mirage 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mirage and Senso smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Coriander.
Is Mirage or Senso better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mirage is the stronger pick. For winter, Senso is the stronger pick. Mirage suits daytime wear; Senso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mirage and Senso?
Mirage has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Labdanum, Orange Blossom and Coriander, a base of Tolu Balsam, Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Senso has top notes of Plum, Peach, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Benzoin, Amber and Cinnamon.
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