Fragrance comparison

Secret Source vs Sensuale

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 255 ratings analysed

4 wins

Secret Source

The Woods Collection

3.8877 votes

Rank #28,450 WoodyFloral

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Sensuale

Intimissimi

3.62178 votes

Rank #14,492 FloralVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Secret Source takes 4 of 7 categories.

Secret Source
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Sensuale
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Secret Source4/7

Sensuale3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Secret SourceThe Woods Collection

SensualeIntimissimi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 53%

3.62/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerSecret SourceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

21%Love

61%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

154 votes

Category winnerSensualeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySecret Source

SillageSecret Source

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value61

Category winnerSecret SourceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

floral100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantGardeniaJasmineLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

OrchidFruitsSpicy NotesLotus

Base

VanillaVetiverIncensePatchouliDark ChocolateSandalwoodAmber

Top

Lotus

Heart

OrchidMyrtle

Base

VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesOrchid, Lotus, Vanilla and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring34

Summer14

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night89

Category winnerSensualeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex65

Women35

Men7

Unisex7

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSensualeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Secret Source opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, gardenia, and dark currant before settling into dense orchid and warm spices. As the hours pass, heavy patchouli and bitter dark chocolate merge with smoldering incense and vanilla along the base. It feels thick, mysterious, and moody, tailored for chilly November ev…

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Sensuale by Intimissimi is an oriental floral designed for intimate evenings. It centers on a striking lotus opening that softens into a heart of orchid and myrtle. The base anchors the composition with warm vanilla and amber, creating a powdery and sweet finish. Best suited for late-night wear during cooler autumn mo…

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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, Secret Source or Sensuale?

Secret Source takes 4 of 7 categories. Secret Source is rated 3.88/5 from 77 votes; Sensuale is rated 3.62/5 from 178 votes. Choose Secret Source for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Sensuale for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Secret Source or Sensuale?

Secret Source lasts longest (Secret Source 70/100, Sensuale 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Secret Source or Sensuale?

Secret Source projects furthest (Secret Source 68/100, Sensuale 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Secret Source and Sensuale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Orchid, Lotus, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Secret Source or Sensuale better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sensuale is the stronger pick. For winter, Secret Source is the stronger pick. Sensuale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Secret Source and Sensuale?

Secret Source has top notes of Black Currant, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lemon, heart notes of Orchid, Fruits, Spicy Notes and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Incense and Patchouli. Sensuale has top notes of Lotus, heart notes of Orchid and Myrtle, a base of Vanilla and Amber.