Plot Twist vs Desert Edition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Desert Edition takes 4 of 5 categories.
Plot TwistChoose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Desert EditionChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Plot Twist1/5
Desert Edition4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Desert Edition
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Plot Twist
- Sillage & projection
- Desert Edition
- Value for money
- Desert Edition
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Desert Edition
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Plot TwistKonsequenceDesert EditionAnd Other StoriesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.03/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 47%Had 8%Want 45%
4.15/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
Category winnerDesert EditionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
14%Like
12%Ok
16%Dislike
27%Hate
73 votes
50%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPlot Twist
SillageDesert Edition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDesert EditionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
aromatic91%
soft spicy83%
animalic74%
warm spicy65%
anis56%
woody100%
aromatic92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
honey69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomStar AnisePistachio
Heart
SagePlumRice
Base
LeatherMateBarley
Top
SagePistachioCardamom
Heart
MimosaOrrisDried Fruits
Base
OakHoneyTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pistachio and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring31
Summer21
Fall100
Winter94
Day74
Night100
Spring0
Summer40
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#49,441
PerfumerMartin Švach
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#35,546
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerDesert EditionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPlot Twist by Konsequence is a unisex fragrance that starts with delicate, creamy pistachio and cardamom before shifting into a deeper, more daring profile. It is a bold scent for those who want to transition from traditional sweetness to something more unrestrained. Best for cooler weather and evening wear when you w…
Reviews →Desert Edition by And Other Stories is a woody, aromatic creation that balances nutty pistachio with herbal sage and warm tonka bean. Launched in 2024, this unisex scent brings the dry heat of an arid climate to the skin. It feels grounded and approachable, making it a versatile pick for casual days or office wear dur…
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, Plot Twist or Desert Edition?
Desert Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Plot Twist is rated 3.03/5 from 73 votes; Desert Edition is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Plot Twist for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Desert Edition for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Plot Twist or Desert Edition?
They last about the same: Plot Twist 57/100, Desert Edition 56/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Plot Twist or Desert Edition?
Projection is very close: Desert Edition 50/100, Plot Twist 48/100 for sillage.
Do Plot Twist and Desert Edition smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pistachio and Sage.
Is Plot Twist or Desert Edition better for summer or winter?
Plot Twist suits evening wear; Desert Edition suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Plot Twist and Desert Edition?
Plot Twist has top notes of Cardamom, Star Anise and Pistachio, heart notes of Sage, Plum and Rice, a base of Leather, Mate and Barley. Desert Edition has top notes of Sage, Pistachio and Cardamom, heart notes of Mimosa, Orris and Dried Fruits, a base of Oak, Honey and Tonka Bean.
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