Fragrance comparison

Taraz vs White & Sexy

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Taraz

Maryaj

3.673 votes

Rank #57,159 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

White & Sexy

Patrizia Pepe

3.9111 votes

Rank #54,298 CaramelPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White & Sexy takes 2 of 3 categories.

Taraz
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
White & Sexy
Choose it for a caramel and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Taraz1/3

White & Sexy2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TarazMaryaj

White & SexyPatrizia Pepe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

27%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTaraz

SillageWhite & Sexy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

violet69%

patchouli61%

caramel100%

patchouli92%

musky84%

sweet77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGreen Mandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliMusk

Notes

CaramelPatchouliMuskWild Strawberry LeafGreen MandarinPopcornWild StrawberryJasmineViolet

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Mandarin, Violet, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Taraz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 21%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,159

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWhite & SexyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Taraz by Maryaj delivers a tart, unexpected twist on the classic fruity floral profile. It snaps open with mouthwatering bergamot and bitter green mandarin peel. The initial solvent bite fades in two minutes. Soon, velvety violet petals take center stage. Sweet jasmine and creamy ylang-ylang join in, giving the heart …

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Patrizia Pepe launched White & Sexy in 2015 as a salty-sweet gourmand with a retro flair. The fragrance opens with a quick flash of tart green mandarin and sweet wild strawberry leaf before shifting into its core identity. A prominent buttery popcorn note pops against sticky caramel, giving the heart an airy yet decad…

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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, Taraz or White & Sexy?

White & Sexy takes 2 of 3 categories. Taraz is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; White & Sexy is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Taraz for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose White & Sexy for a caramel and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Taraz or White & Sexy?

Taraz lasts longest (Taraz 100/100, White & Sexy 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Taraz or White & Sexy?

White & Sexy projects furthest (White & Sexy 70/100, Taraz 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Taraz and White & Sexy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Green Mandarin, Violet, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Taraz or White & Sexy better for summer or winter?

Taraz suits daytime wear; White & Sexy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Taraz and White & Sexy?

Taraz has top notes of Bergamot and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli and Musk. White & Sexy features Caramel, Patchouli, Musk, Wild Strawberry Leaf and Green Mandarin.