Scarlet Sands vs Dance Diamonds (Under The Rain)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Scarlet Sands takes 6 of 7 categories.
Scarlet SandsChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dance Diamonds (Under The Rain)Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Scarlet Sands6/7
Dance Diamonds (Under The Rain)1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Scarlet Sands
- Community sentiment
- Scarlet Sands
- Longevity
- Scarlet Sands
- Sillage & projection
- Scarlet Sands
- Value for money
- Dance Diamonds (Under The Rain)
- Versatility
- Scarlet Sands
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Scarlet Sands
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Scarlet SandsEx NihiloDance Diamonds (Under The Rain)ShakiraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.76/ 5 · 351 votes
Have 51%Had 23%Want 25%
Category winnerScarlet SandsRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
14%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
36 votes
25%Love
46%Like
11%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
351 votes
Category winnerScarlet SandsMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityScarlet Sands
SillageScarlet Sands
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDance Diamonds (Under The Rain)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fruity69%
oud61%
citrus100%
floral92%
musky84%
powdery77%
ozonic69%
woody61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
RaspberryMandarin
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomJasmineFreesia
Base6-10+ hrs
AmberAkigalawoodVanilla
Top
BergamotPink PepperRaspberry
Heart
Violet LeafOrange BlossomFreesiaPeony
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Amber. Durations are only published for Scarlet Sands, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall87
Winter60
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Category winnerScarlet SandsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,717
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#16,578
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerScarlet SandsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotScarlet Sands by Ex Nihilo opens with a bright splash of ripe raspberry and juicy mandarin, creating a sweet, sunlit introduction that feels playful yet polished. As the initial fruitiness settles on your skin, a lush bouquet of orange blossom, clean freesia, and jasmine unfolds with creamy floral warmth. The base anc…
Reviews →Dance Diamonds (Under The Rain) by Shakira offers a fresh, watery take on the floral category. It leads with a sharp splash of bergamot and red raspberry before settling into a soft violet leaf heart. The base offers a skin-hugging musk that works well for casual daytime wear when you want a clean, simple scent profil…
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, Scarlet Sands or Dance Diamonds (Under The Rain)?
Scarlet Sands takes 6 of 7 categories. Scarlet Sands is rated 4.28/5 from 36 votes; Dance Diamonds (Under The Rain) is rated 3.76/5 from 351 votes. Choose Scarlet Sands for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dance Diamonds (Under The Rain) for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Scarlet Sands or Dance Diamonds (Under The Rain)?
Scarlet Sands lasts longest (Scarlet Sands 74/100, Dance Diamonds (Under The Rain) 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Scarlet Sands or Dance Diamonds (Under The Rain)?
Scarlet Sands projects furthest (Scarlet Sands 59/100, Dance Diamonds (Under The Rain) 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Scarlet Sands and Dance Diamonds (Under The Rain) smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Amber.
Is Scarlet Sands or Dance Diamonds (Under The Rain) better for summer or winter?
For summer, Scarlet Sands is the stronger pick. For winter, Scarlet Sands is the stronger pick. Scarlet Sands suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Scarlet Sands and Dance Diamonds (Under The Rain)?
Scarlet Sands has top notes of Raspberry and Mandarin, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Amber, Akigalawood and Vanilla. Dance Diamonds (Under The Rain) has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Raspberry, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Peony, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.
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