Fragrance comparison

Selective VI vs Désert Blanc

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Selective VI

Attar Collection

3.6015 votes

Rank #56,933 VanillaGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Désert Blanc

Maison Adimi

4.001 votes

Rank #60,035 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Selective VI takes 3 of 4 categories.

Selective VI
Choose it for a vanilla and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Désert Blanc
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Selective VI3/4

Désert Blanc0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Selective VIAttar Collection

Désert BlancMaison Adimi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 31%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySelective VI

SillageSelective VI

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

green92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

musky69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, green and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaMintWhite MuskAmberAppleSaltOrangeCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitMintOrangePeachApple

Heart

ClovesGeraniumCinnamonNutmegHeliotrope

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskVanillaAmberWoody NotesCedar

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Mint, White Musk 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,933

PerfumerAbdullah Mohsen Bin Shaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,035

PerfumerSylvie Jourdet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSelective VIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Selective VI is a sweet citrus gourmand with a cool green edge. Vanilla sits at the centre, while mint, citrus, apple and a light salty touch keep it from feeling flat or syrupy. It usually reads smooth, musky and slightly powdery in the dry-down. If you like playful vanilla fragrances with freshness on top and a loud…

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Désert Blanc by Maison Adimi brings a crisp, woody-spicy profile to the skin. It opens with vibrant grapefruit and mint, balanced by heart notes of cloves and cinnamon. The dry-down relies on sandalwood and white musk, creating a versatile scent suitable for daily wear throughout the year. It offers a luminous, warm e…

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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, Selective VI or Désert Blanc?

Selective VI takes 3 of 4 categories. Selective VI is rated 3.60/5 from 15 votes; Désert Blanc is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Selective VI for a vanilla and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Désert Blanc for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Selective VI or Désert Blanc?

Selective VI lasts longest (Selective VI 74/100, Désert Blanc 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Selective VI or Désert Blanc?

Selective VI projects furthest (Selective VI 85/100, Désert Blanc 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Selective VI and Désert Blanc smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and powdery accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Mint, White Musk and Amber.

Is Selective VI or Désert Blanc better for summer or winter?

Selective VI suits daytime wear; Désert Blanc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Selective VI and Désert Blanc?

Selective VI features Vanilla, Mint, White Musk, Amber and Apple. Désert Blanc has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint, Orange and Peach, heart notes of Cloves, Geranium, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Vanilla and Amber.