Pheromone Summer Kiss vs Essencial Desejos
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Pheromone Summer KissChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Essencial DesejosChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pheromone Summer Kiss2/4
Essencial Desejos2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Essencial Desejos
- Sillage & projection
- Pheromone Summer Kiss
- Value for money
- Pheromone Summer Kiss
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Essencial Desejos
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Pheromone Summer KissMarilyn MiglinEssencial DesejosNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
4.19/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 59%Had 3%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
38%Love
37%Like
14%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
73 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEssencial Desejos
SillagePheromone Summer Kiss
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPheromone Summer KissBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
white floral84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic38%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
JuniperSea NotesLavenderCalifornian LemonItalian Mandarin
Heart2 to 4 hours
White LilyItalian Jasmine
Base4 to 8 hours
VioletPatchouliMuskAmber
Top
BergamotGinRosemaryJuniperBasilOrangeLavenderNutmeg
Heart
RoseLily of the ValleyJasmineParamelaVioletDavana
Base
CedarMossMuskVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lavender, Italian Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Pheromone Summer Kiss, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer54
Fall97
Winter60
Day100
Night83
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#67,443
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#29,914
PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier, Verônica Kato
Launched2025
Reviews0
Category winnerEssencial DesejosHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPheromone Summer Kiss by Marilyn Miglin presents a crisp, botanical blend that takes a distinct turn away from traditional sweet summer releases. The fragrance opens with an astringent burst of juniper, sharp Californian lemon, and breezy sea notes, backed by an aromatic cut of lavender. Rather than leaning into lush …
Reviews →Essencial Desejos by Natura is a festive woody fragrance for men featuring a prominent gin-inspired accord. It pairs the aromatic sharpness of juniper and priprioca with a creamy sandalwood base, creating an elegant scent suitable for year-end holiday celebrations. This 2025 release provides a striking, luminous trail…
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, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Essencial Desejos?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pheromone Summer Kiss is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Essencial Desejos is rated 4.19/5 from 74 votes. Choose Pheromone Summer Kiss for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Essencial Desejos for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Essencial Desejos?
Essencial Desejos lasts longest (Essencial Desejos 70/100, Pheromone Summer Kiss 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pheromone Summer Kiss or Essencial Desejos?
Pheromone Summer Kiss projects furthest (Pheromone Summer Kiss 63/100, Essencial Desejos 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pheromone Summer Kiss and Essencial Desejos smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lavender, Italian Jasmine and Violet.
Is Pheromone Summer Kiss or Essencial Desejos better for summer or winter?
Pheromone Summer Kiss suits evening wear; Essencial Desejos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pheromone Summer Kiss and Essencial Desejos?
Pheromone Summer Kiss has top notes of Juniper, Sea Notes, Lavender and Californian Lemon, heart notes of White Lily and Italian Jasmine, a base of Violet, Patchouli, Musk and Amber. Essencial Desejos has top notes of Bergamot, Gin, Rosemary and Juniper, heart notes of Rose, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Paramela, a base of Cedar, Moss, Musk and Vetiver.
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