Fragrance comparison

No. 02 vs Spirit of Sensual Desire

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

3 wins

No. 02

The Fragrance Design Studio

4.128 votes

Rank #39,470 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Spirit of Sensual Desire

Spirit

3.504 votes

Rank #61,973 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 02 takes 3 of 3 categories.

No. 02
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Spirit of Sensual Desire
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

No. 023/3

Spirit of Sensual Desire0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 02
Sillage & projection: No. 02
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 02

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 02The Fragrance Design Studio

Spirit of Sensual DesireSpirit

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 9%Want 78%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo. 02

SillageNo. 02

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral90%

marine80%

citrus70%

aromatic60%

fruity50%

floral100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sea NotesPassion FlowerJasmineFreesiaOrange BlossomCitronMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

JasmineCardamomBlack CurrantFreesia

Heart2-3 hrs

HeliotropeMagnoliaWhite WoodsOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaAmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Freesia, Orange Blossom and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Spirit of Sensual Desire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,470

PerfumerCecile Hua

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#61,973

PerfumerCyrill Rolland

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 02Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No. 02 by The Fragrance Design Studio opens with a sharp burst of citron crush before yielding to a wet ocean spray. Cecile Hua balances salty marine mist against lush summer jasmine and sweet pink magnolia. As the damp aquatic top notes recede, clean white freesia and orange flower create a soapy, sun-warmed floral c…

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Spirit of Sensual Desire by Spirit is an easygoing floral woody musk that feels like slipping into a soft knit sweater on a crisp autumn morning. The opening combines bright freesia, sweet black currant, and a pleasant touch of warm cardamom. As it settles, creamy magnolia, heliotrope, and orange blossom create a gent…

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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, No. 02 or Spirit of Sensual Desire?

No. 02 takes 3 of 3 categories. No. 02 is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes; Spirit of Sensual Desire is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose No. 02 for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Spirit of Sensual Desire for a floral and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 02 or Spirit of Sensual Desire?

No. 02 lasts longest (No. 02 75/100, Spirit of Sensual Desire 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 02 or Spirit of Sensual Desire?

No. 02 projects furthest (No. 02 71/100, Spirit of Sensual Desire 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 02 and Spirit of Sensual Desire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Freesia, Orange Blossom and Magnolia.

Is No. 02 or Spirit of Sensual Desire better for summer or winter?

No. 02 suits daytime wear; Spirit of Sensual Desire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 02 and Spirit of Sensual Desire?

No. 02 features Sea Notes, Passion Flower, Jasmine, Freesia and Orange Blossom. Spirit of Sensual Desire has top notes of Jasmine, Cardamom, Black Currant and Freesia, heart notes of Heliotrope, Magnolia, White Woods and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber and White Musk.