Fragrance comparison

Scirocco vs Sensual

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 84 ratings analysed

4 wins

Scirocco

Dr. Taffi

4.6319 votes

Rank #38,258 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Sensual

Johan B

4.3765 votes

Rank #10,945 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scirocco takes 4 of 6 categories.

Scirocco
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sensual
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Scirocco4/6

Sensual2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SciroccoDr. Taffi

SensualJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.63/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 57%Had 18%Want 25%

4.37/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 39%Had 22%Want 38%

Category winnerSciroccoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

74%Love

16%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

52%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityScirocco

SillageSensual

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value72

Category winnerSciroccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

floral77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotStrawberryAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyMagnolia

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodVanillaCedar

Top15-30 mins

BergamotTangerineBlack CurrantNectarineApple

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaMagnoliaJasmineFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6+ hrs

PatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber

Category winnerSciroccoLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer71

Fall29

Winter29

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex8

Women83

Men5

Unisex14

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSensualHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dr. Taffi Scirocco is a bright yet warm floral fragrance centered around sweet summer strawberries, creamy white gardenia, and smooth amber. It opens with an uplifting burst of Calabrian bergamot and ripe berries before softening into a lush bouquet of jasmine, lily of the valley, and magnolia. Grounded by cozy vanill…

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Johan B Sensual opens with an immediate burst of sparkling bergamot, tangy tangerine, and crisp green apple. It wastes no time making an impression. The initial citrus rush carries a juicy sweetness from ripe nectarine and tart black currant. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit notes step aside for a lush bouquet …

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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, Scirocco or Sensual?

Scirocco takes 4 of 6 categories. Scirocco is rated 4.63/5 from 19 votes; Sensual is rated 4.37/5 from 65 votes. Choose Scirocco for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sensual for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Scirocco or Sensual?

Scirocco lasts longest (Scirocco 65/100, Sensual 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Scirocco or Sensual?

Sensual projects furthest (Sensual 59/100, Scirocco 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scirocco and Sensual smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Scirocco or Sensual better for summer or winter?

Scirocco suits daytime wear; Sensual suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scirocco and Sensual?

Scirocco has top notes of Bergamot, Strawberry and Almond, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar. Sensual has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine, Black Currant and Nectarine, heart notes of Gardenia, Magnolia, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.