Fragrance comparison

Sissi vs La Danza

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 238 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sissi

Marc de la Morandiere

4.19221 votes

Rank #7,382 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

La Danza

Zepter

3.5917 votes

Rank #56,820 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sissi takes 5 of 5 categories.

Sissi
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Danza
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sissi5/5

La Danza0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SissiMarc de la Morandiere

La DanzaZepter

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 35%Had 42%Want 24%

Category winnerSissiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

29%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevitySissi

SillageSissi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSissiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-10+ hrs

OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber

Top

GrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangePeachGalbanum

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyLilacYlang-YlangJasmineCyclamenRoseOrris

Base

OakmossVetiverLabdanumBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMadagascar Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Sissi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night53

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#56,820

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSissiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …

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La Danza by Zepter opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, fizzy aldehydes, and bright grapefruit. The initial spray delivers an immediate snap of green citrus that feels crisp and energetic. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward an expansive bouquet dominated by clean violet, lilac, and sweet ylan…

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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, Sissi or La Danza?

Sissi takes 5 of 5 categories. Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes; La Danza is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Danza for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sissi or La Danza?

Sissi lasts longest (Sissi 82/100, La Danza 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sissi or La Danza?

Sissi projects furthest (Sissi 72/100, La Danza 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sissi and La Danza smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Sissi or La Danza better for summer or winter?

Sissi suits daytime wear; La Danza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sissi and La Danza?

Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood. La Danza has top notes of Grapefruit, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Labdanum and Benzoin.