Fragrance comparison

Sensational vs White

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 495 ratings analysed

Sensational

Celine Dion

3.67471 votes

Rank #7,349 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

White

Lanoe

3.5924 votes

Rank #23,003 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Sensational
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sensational2/4

White2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SensationalCeline Dion

WhiteLanoe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 41%Had 46%Want 13%

3.59/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerSensationalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

54%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

471 votes

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWhite

SillageWhite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ApplePearPlum

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyVioletMimosaRoseOrris Root

Base4-6 hrs

MuskAmber

Top

LitchiPlumPear

Heart

MimosaVioletPoppyJasmine

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaTeak Wood

InformationalShared notesPear, Plum, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Sensational, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night20

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,349

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews91

Overall rank#23,003

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSensationalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sensational by Celine Dion delivers a bright, fruity floral splash built for sunny mornings and clean casual wear. The scent fires off with crisp green apple, chilled pear, and a dark hint of sweet plum. You notice a quick, sharp solvent burst in the first three minutes before the juicy orchard fruits relax onto skin.…

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White is a fruity floral with a soft, sweet profile built around lychee, plum and pear over vanilla, amber and light woods. It opens juicy and bright, then settles into a powdery, creamy finish with a gentle floral heart. This reads feminine and easy to wear, especially if you like sweet-fruity scents with a smooth va…

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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, Sensational or White?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sensational is rated 3.67/5 from 471 votes; White is rated 3.59/5 from 24 votes. Choose Sensational for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sensational or White?

White lasts longest (White 74/100, Sensational 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sensational or White?

White projects furthest (White 60/100, Sensational 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sensational and White smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Plum, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Sensational or White better for summer or winter?

Sensational suits daytime wear; White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sensational and White?

Sensational has top notes of Apple, Pear and Plum, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk and Amber. White has top notes of Litchi, Plum and Pear, heart notes of Mimosa, Violet, Poppy and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Teak Wood.