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Shades Of Lust vs More by Demi

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

Updated 545 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

More by Demi takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Shades Of Lust

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • More by Demi

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Shades Of Lust2/7
More by Demi5/7
Ratings & consensus
More by Demi
Community sentiment
More by Demi
Longevity
More by Demi
Sillage & projection
More by Demi
Value for money
Shades Of Lust
Versatility
Shades Of Lust
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
More by Demi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Shades Of LustZara
More by DemiOriflame
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.49/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
3.88/ 5 · 492 votes
Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%
Category winnerMore by DemiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
21%Love
40%Like
17%Ok
13%Dislike
9%Hate

53 votes

27%Love
53%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate

492 votes

Category winnerMore by DemiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate62
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityMore by Demi

SillageMore by Demi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value80
¤ Price value58
Category winnerShades Of LustBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
white floral88%
sweet77%
musky65%
powdery53%
citrus42%
white floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
yellow floral77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
White Peach
Heart
Orange Blossom
Base
Musk
Top
White PeachGreen MandarinHeliotrope
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodLilyMusk
InformationalShared notesWhite Peach, Orange Blossom and Musk. 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
Summer76
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night55
Spring25
Summer14
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerShades Of LustMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex6
Women91
Men0
Unisex3
Women97
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#5,329

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerMore by DemiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Shades Of Lust opens with an intense spray of white peach that carries a crisp, slightly sharp fruitiness. The heart quickly unfolds with fresh orange blossom, softening the initial fruit pop into a lush white floral profile. As hours pass, the scent settles into a dense base of powdery musk that adds warmth and …

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More by Demi by Oriflame is a opulent white floral eau de parfum crafted by Fabrice Pellegrin in 2012. It opens with juicy white peach and crisp green mandarin before transitioning into a heavy floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, and orange blossom. A thick base of creamy sandalwood and clean musk grounds the compos…

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, Shades Of Lust or More by Demi?

More by Demi takes 5 of 7 categories. Shades Of Lust is rated 3.49/5 from 53 votes; More by Demi is rated 3.88/5 from 492 votes. Choose Shades Of Lust for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose More by Demi for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Shades Of Lust or More by Demi?

More by Demi lasts longest (More by Demi 72/100, Shades Of Lust 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shades Of Lust or More by Demi?

More by Demi projects furthest (More by Demi 63/100, Shades Of Lust 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shades Of Lust and More by Demi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include White Peach, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Shades Of Lust or More by Demi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Shades Of Lust is the stronger pick. For winter, More by Demi is the stronger pick. Shades Of Lust suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shades Of Lust and More by Demi?

Shades Of Lust has top notes of White Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. More by Demi has top notes of White Peach, Green Mandarin and Heliotrope, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Lily and Musk.

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