Fragrance comparison

Sex vs Western Leather White

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 230 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sex

Desigual

3.59100 votes

Rank #18,920 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Western Leather White

Alexandre.J

3.16130 votes

Rank #29,785 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sex takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sex
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Western Leather White
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sex5/7

Western Leather White2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SexDesigual

Western Leather WhiteAlexandre.J

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 31%Had 24%Want 44%

3.16/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 24%Had 36%Want 40%

Category winnerSexRating 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

13%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

46%Dislike

5%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerSexMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate51

Category winners

LongevityWestern Leather White

SillageWestern Leather White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value31

Category winnerSexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

tuberose84%

green77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

sweet86%

fresh72%

green58%

musky44%

floral30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and green

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

AppleRhubarbRed Berries

Heart

PineapplePearBlack CurrantRoseFreesiaJasmine

Base

White MuskVioletAmberwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Rhubarb and Jasmine. 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

Spring100

Summer55

Fall64

Winter32

Day100

Night26

Category winnerSexMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex7

Women86

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

Men0

Unisex55

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,920

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#29,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSexHigher 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…

Reviews →

Western Leather White wears more like a bright fruity floral musk than its name suggests. Apple, rhubarb and red berries give it a tart, juicy opening, while pear, pineapple and soft florals keep it sweet and playful before a clean musky, mossy base settles in. It looks best suited to daytime, spring weather and shopp…

Reviews →

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 Western Leather White?

Sex takes 5 of 7 categories. Sex is rated 3.59/5 from 100 votes; Western Leather White is rated 3.16/5 from 130 votes. Choose Sex for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Western Leather White for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sex or Western Leather White?

Western Leather White lasts longest (Western Leather White 67/100, Sex 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sex or Western Leather White?

Western Leather White projects furthest (Western Leather White 70/100, Sex 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sex and Western Leather White smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and green accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Rhubarb and Jasmine.

Is Sex or Western Leather White better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sex is the stronger pick. For winter, Sex is the stronger pick. Sex suits evening wear; Western Leather White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sex and Western Leather White?

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. Western Leather White has top notes of Apple, Rhubarb and Red Berries, heart notes of Pineapple, Pear, Black Currant and Rose, a base of White Musk, Violet, Amberwood and Moss.