Fragrance comparison

Stars No. 17 vs Sexy

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Stars No. 17

Twist · 2022

3.673 votes

Rank #55,132 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sexy

Ninel Perfume

4.333 votes

Rank #51,306 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sexy takes 2 of 2 categories.

Stars No. 17
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sexy
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Stars No. 170/2

Sexy2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Stars No. 17Twist

SexyNinel Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySexy

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

powdery77%

amber65%

musky53%

violet42%

fruity100%

sweet83%

citrus65%

woody48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

StrawberryRaspberryWild BerriesSugar

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineViolet

Base5-8 hrs

AmberMusk

Top

RaspberryStrawberryGrapefruitGreen Notes

Heart

PlumVioletGeraniumJasmine

Base

Sweet NotesSandalwoodMuskAmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Raspberry, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Stars No. 17, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex0

Women80

Casual 41%Work 26%Date 21%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSexyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Twist Stars No. 17 opens with an energetic explosion of candied strawberry, tart wild raspberries, and granulated sugar. The initial spray gives a quick alcoholic snap. It softens fast. Within two minutes, the tart berry compote takes over your skin. You get an immediate wave of playful sweetness without heavy syrup w…

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Sexy by Ninel Perfume opens with a burst of sweet raspberry and tart grapefruit, balanced immediately by a crisp green note. As the initial citrus brightness settles, rich strawberry and juicy plum merge into a floral heart dominated by violet and jasmine. The base lands on smooth sandalwood, soft musk, and warm amber…

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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, Stars No. 17 or Sexy?

Sexy takes 2 of 2 categories. Stars No. 17 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Sexy is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Stars No. 17 for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sexy for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Stars No. 17 or Sexy?

Sexy lasts longest (Sexy 100/100, Stars No. 17 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stars No. 17 and Sexy smell similar?

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

Is Stars No. 17 or Sexy better for summer or winter?

Stars No. 17 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stars No. 17 and Sexy?

Stars No. 17 has top notes of Strawberry, Raspberry, Wild Berries and Sugar, heart notes of Jasmine and Violet, a base of Amber and Musk. Sexy has top notes of Raspberry, Strawberry, Grapefruit and Green Notes, heart notes of Plum, Violet, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sweet Notes, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.