Fragrance comparison

Mon Desir vs White Mirage

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mon Desir

Marc Louis

4.001 votes

Rank #62,664 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

White Mirage

L'Atelier Parfum

3.87141 votes

Rank #12,889 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Desir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mon Desir
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
White Mirage
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mon Desir3/4

White Mirage1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mon Desir
Sillage & projection: Mon Desir
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Mon Desir
Fragranxe ranking: White Mirage

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mon DesirMarc Louis

White MirageL'Atelier Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

32%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

141 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMon Desir

SillageMon Desir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

powdery74%

musky65%

vanilla56%

white floral100%

tuberose86%

floral72%

woody58%

citrus44%

animalic30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian JasmineTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

Madagascar VanillaVirginian CedarWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

Indian JasminePearBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseMagnoliaOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliHaitian Vetiver

Category winnerMon DesirLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer66

Fall58

Winter44

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 30%Casual 28%Date 27%Party 15%

Men1

Unisex21

Women78

Work 34%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,889

PerfumerAlexis Dadier

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerWhite MirageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mon Desir by Marc Louis hits the skin with a vibrant, sunlit flash of orange blossom and crisp Italian bergamot. The bright citrus burns off within fifteen minutes, revealing a dense floral core of Indian jasmine and buttery tuberose. These white flowers feel lush and radiant rather than screechy or dated. As the day …

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White Mirage by L'Atelier Parfum opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and juicy pear, immediately clearing the way for a lush heart of creamy Indian jasmine and tuberose. Instead of turning heavy or cloying, this modern white floral stays fresh, velvety, and buoyant on warm skin. A gentle floral breeze of orange bloss…

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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, Mon Desir or White Mirage?

Mon Desir takes 3 of 4 categories. Mon Desir is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; White Mirage is rated 3.87/5 from 141 votes. Choose Mon Desir for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose White Mirage for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mon Desir or White Mirage?

Mon Desir lasts longest (Mon Desir 80/100, White Mirage 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mon Desir or White Mirage?

Mon Desir projects furthest (Mon Desir 75/100, White Mirage 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mon Desir and White Mirage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Indian Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is Mon Desir or White Mirage better for summer or winter?

Mon Desir suits daytime wear; White Mirage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mon Desir and White Mirage?

Mon Desir has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Indian Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Virginian Cedar and White Musk. White Mirage has top notes of Indian Jasmine, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Haitian Vetiver.