Fragrance comparison

Riyaz Kalsekar Classic vs Desirade

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 245 ratings analysed

Riyaz Kalsekar Classic

Rasasi

5.001 votes

Rank #67,181 SweetCitrus

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Desirade

Aubusson

3.84244 votes

Rank #8,317 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Riyaz Kalsekar Classic
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Desirade
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Riyaz Kalsekar Classic2/4

Desirade2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Riyaz Kalsekar Classic
Sillage & projection: Riyaz Kalsekar Classic
Value for money: Desirade
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Desirade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Riyaz Kalsekar ClassicRasasi

DesiradeAubusson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.84/ 5 · 244 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

34%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

207 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRiyaz Kalsekar Classic

SillageRiyaz Kalsekar Classic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value85

Category winnerDesiradeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

musky69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

white floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

VanillaPralineOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodMusk

Top

Madagascar Ylang-YlangAldehydesPineappleCorianderBergamot

Heart

Chinese OsmanthusTuberoseCassiaJasmineOrange BlossomVioletRose

Base

SandalwoodSomalian OpoponaxPlumVanillaMuskPatchouliRaspberry

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Vanilla and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,317

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerDesiradeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Riyaz Kalsekar Classic by Rasasi is a modern woody floral musk fragrance for men. It opens with a crisp hit of aldehydes and bergamot, leading into a heart of vanilla, praline, and orange blossom. This composition rests on a base of creamy sandalwood and clean musk, making it a versatile choice for office wear or casu…

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Desirade by Aubusson is a dense, fruity, and floral composition for women, launched in 1990. It centers on an intense combination of Madagascar ylang-ylang, pineapple, and tuberose, supported by a warm, resinous base of opoponax and sandalwood. This fragrance offers a bold, retro profile that performs best in cooler w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Riyaz Kalsekar Classic or Desirade?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Riyaz Kalsekar Classic is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Desirade is rated 3.84/5 from 244 votes. Choose Riyaz Kalsekar Classic for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Desirade for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Riyaz Kalsekar Classic or Desirade?

Riyaz Kalsekar Classic lasts longest (Riyaz Kalsekar Classic 100/100, Desirade 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Riyaz Kalsekar Classic or Desirade?

Riyaz Kalsekar Classic projects furthest (Riyaz Kalsekar Classic 75/100, Desirade 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Riyaz Kalsekar Classic and Desirade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Vanilla and Orange Blossom.

What are the notes in Riyaz Kalsekar Classic and Desirade?

Riyaz Kalsekar Classic has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Praline and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Desirade has top notes of Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, Aldehydes, Pineapple and Coriander, heart notes of Chinese Osmanthus, Tuberose, Cassia and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Somalian Opoponax, Plum and Vanilla.