Fragrance comparison

Scent of Desire vs Xanadu

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Scent of Desire

ALREHAB PERFUMES

4.001 votes

Rank #61,600 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Xanadu

Paradis des Sens

4.2744 votes

Rank #24,009 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xanadu takes 3 of 3 categories.

Scent of Desire
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character.
Xanadu
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Scent of Desire0/3

Xanadu3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Scent of DesireALREHAB PERFUMES

XanaduParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.27/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

59%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityXanadu

SillageXanadu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus86%

powdery72%

woody58%

sweet44%

floral30%

white floral100%

citrus91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

Scent match66%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrange OilVerbenaPeach

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineMimosaLily of the ValleyLavender

Base

CedarwoodSandalwoodVanillaAmberMuskTonka BeanHaitian VetiverIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Top20-30 mins

PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Xanadu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men7

Unisex44

Women48

Casual 34%Work 30%Date 24%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,009

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerXanaduHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scent of Desire by ALREHAB PERFUMES is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance. Scent of Desire was launched in 2024. Top notes are Bergamot, Orange Oil, Verbena and Peach; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Mimosa, Lily of the Valley and Lavender; base notes are Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Va…

Reviews →

Paradis des Sens Xanadu delivers an invigorating burst of fresh summer fruit anchored by velvety florals. The peach hits immediately. It lands on skin like chilled nectarine slices splashed with tart Italian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange peel. You get about three minutes of sharp alcohol lift before the perfume b…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Scent of Desire or Xanadu?

Xanadu takes 3 of 3 categories. Scent of Desire is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Xanadu is rated 4.27/5 from 44 votes. Choose Scent of Desire for a white floral and citrus character. Choose Xanadu for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Scent of Desire or Xanadu?

Xanadu lasts longest (Xanadu 71/100, Scent of Desire 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scent of Desire or Xanadu?

Xanadu projects furthest (Xanadu 57/100, Scent of Desire 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scent of Desire and Xanadu smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Scent of Desire or Xanadu better for summer or winter?

Xanadu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scent of Desire and Xanadu?

Scent of Desire has top notes of Bergamot, Orange Oil, Verbena and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Mimosa and Lily of the Valley, a base of Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber. Xanadu has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla and Amber.