Fragrance comparison

Sex vs Sexy Little Things Noir

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,386 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sex

Desigual

3.59100 votes

Rank #18,920 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Sexy Little Things Noir

Victoria's Secret

3.771,286 votes

Rank #1,646 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sex takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sex
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sexy Little Things Noir
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Sex4/7

Sexy Little Things Noir3/7

Ratings & consensus: Sexy Little Things Noir
Community sentiment: Sexy Little Things Noir
Longevity: Sex
Sillage & projection: Sex
Value for money: Sex
Versatility: Sex
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sexy Little Things Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SexDesigual

Sexy Little Things NoirVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 31%Had 24%Want 44%

3.77/ 5 · 1,286 votes

Have 33%Had 36%Want 30%

Category winnerSexy Little Things NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

100 votes

44%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

1,259 votes

Category winnerSexy Little Things NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySex

SillageSex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value59

Category winnerSexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

tuberose84%

green77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

sweet83%

fresh65%

vanilla48%

powdery30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red BerriesRhubarbSoybean

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian TuberoseJasmineGrapefruit blossom

Base4-6+ hrs

MuskVanillaWoodsy Notes

Top

NectarinePearRed BerriesRed ApplePineappleCitrusesBergamot

Heart

VanillaBlackberryPlumOrchidJasmineCassisCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberTonka BeanMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Jasmine, Musk and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Sex, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer71

Fall100

Winter71

Day64

Night100

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSexMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex7

Women86

Party 33%Casual 31%Date 23%Work 13%

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,920

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#1,646

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews197

Category winnerSexy Little Things NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sex by Desigual delivers an unapologetic burst of tart red berries and crisp rhubarb right off the nozzle. It is bold. The sharp fruit quickly yields to a heavy, sweet core of Indian tuberose and lush jasmine petals. You get an immediate punch of classic white florals balanced by a quirky green soybean edge. As the ho…

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Victoria's Secret Sexy Little Things Noir opens with a crisp burst of juicy nectarine, ripe pear, and tart red berries. As the initial mist settles, dark plum and sweet blackberry merge with soft orchid and jasmine, creating a fruity heart with gentle warmth. The dry-down brings out comforting vanilla, warm tonka bean…

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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, Sex or Sexy Little Things Noir?

Sex takes 4 of 7 categories. Sex is rated 3.59/5 from 100 votes; Sexy Little Things Noir is rated 3.77/5 from 1,286 votes. Choose Sex for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sexy Little Things Noir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sex or Sexy Little Things Noir?

Sex lasts longest (Sex 58/100, Sexy Little Things Noir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sex or Sexy Little Things Noir?

Sex projects furthest (Sex 58/100, Sexy Little Things Noir 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sex and Sexy Little Things Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Jasmine, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Sex or Sexy Little Things Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sex is the stronger pick. For winter, Sexy Little Things Noir is the stronger pick. Sex suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sex and Sexy Little Things Noir?

Sex has top notes of Red Berries, Rhubarb and Soybean, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Jasmine and Grapefruit blossom, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Woodsy Notes. Sexy Little Things Noir has top notes of Nectarine, Pear, Red Berries and Red Apple, heart notes of Vanilla, Blackberry, Plum and Orchid, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Musk and Woodsy Notes.