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Passion vs Sensational

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

Updated 484 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

  • Passion

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Sensational

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Passion3/6
Sensational3/6
Ratings & consensus
Sensational
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Passion
Sillage & projection
Passion
Value for money
Sensational
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Passion
Fragranxe ranking
Sensational

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PassionSoul Of Mine
SensationalCeline Dion
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.77/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 21%Had 6%Want 73%
3.67/ 5 · 471 votes
Have 41%Had 46%Want 13%
Category winnerSensationalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
23%Like
23%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

19%Love
54%Like
2%Ok
23%Dislike
1%Hate

471 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage79
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityPassion

SillagePassion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value33
¤ Price value66
Category winnerSensationalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
ozonic69%
fruity61%
fruity100%
floral92%
fresh84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
RoseOzonic notesViolet LeavesAppleOsmanthusFreesiaPear
Heart3-4 hrs
JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomYlang-YlangVioletLily of the ValleyCarnation
Base7-9+ hrs
SandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverCedar
Top15-30 mins
ApplePearPlum
Heart2-4 hrs
FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyVioletMimosaRoseOrris Root
Base4-6 hrs
MuskAmber
Category winnerPassionLongest dry-down: 7-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall83
Winter33
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex11
Women89
Date 33%Casual 29%Work 20%Party 19%
Men0
Unisex3
Women97
Casual 40%Work 34%Date 16%Party 9%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,249

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,860

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews91

Category winnerSensationalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Passion by Soul Of Mine opens with a brisk snap of tart green apple, cool ozonic air, and dewy violet leaves before plunging into a radiant floral core. Lush tuberose, creamy jasmine, and sweet orange blossom take center stage, accented by a spicy touch of carnation and sunny ylang-ylang. As the initial blast settles …

Reviews →

Sensational by Celine Dion delivers a bright, fruity floral splash built for sunny mornings and clean casual wear. The scent fires off with crisp green apple, chilled pear, and a dark hint of sweet plum. You notice a quick, sharp solvent burst in the first three minutes before the juicy orchard fruits relax onto skin.…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Passion or Sensational?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Passion is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes; Sensational is rated 3.67/5 from 471 votes. Choose Passion for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sensational for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Passion or Sensational?

Passion lasts longest (Passion 72/100, Sensational 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Passion or Sensational?

Passion projects furthest (Passion 79/100, Sensational 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Passion and Sensational smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Rose, Apple, Freesia and Pear.

Is Passion or Sensational better for summer or winter?

Passion suits daytime wear; Sensational suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Passion and Sensational?

Passion has top notes of Rose, Ozonic notes, Violet Leaves and Apple, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vetiver. Sensational has top notes of Apple, Pear and Plum, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk and Amber.

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