Fragrance comparison

The Longing vs Frangipani

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

2 wins

The Longing

House of Matriarch

3.72108 votes

Rank #33,347 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Frangipani

One Seed

4.254 votes

Rank #34,911 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Longing takes 2 of 3 categories.

The Longing
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Frangipani
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection.

The Longing2/3

Frangipani1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The LongingHouse of Matriarch

FrangipaniOne Seed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

28%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

108 votes

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityThe Longing

SillageFrangipani

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

amber77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both floral, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumButterAgarwood (Oud)JasmineBoronia

Heart3-4 hrs

OsmanthusHoneyGardeniaVanilla OrchidOrange Blossom

Base8-12 hrs

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaLeatherAmberAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

Orange BlossomClementineBergamotChampaca

Heart

FrangipaniHoneyRoseGardeniaApricotJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)BenzoinBlack Currant

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Honey, Gardenia and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for The Longing, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer26

Fall91

Winter100

Day50

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex14

Women57

Date 45%Party 28%Casual 16%Work 11%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,347

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,911

PerfumerLiz Cook

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerThe LongingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Longing by House of Matriarch is a dense, unapologetic dark gourmand. It opens with rich salted butter melting over stewed purple plum and a sharp kick of raw agarwood. Do not overspray this. Within twenty minutes, the initial shock softens into honeyed orange blossom, thick vanilla orchid, and golden amber resins…

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Frangipani by One Seed captures the sweet nectar of tropical blossoms in a light floral composition. Opening with bright clementine and bergamot, it settles into a heart of lush frangipani, gardenia, and honey. This scent feels natural and airy, grounded by a subtle base of Australian sandalwood and musk mallow. It is…

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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, The Longing or Frangipani?

The Longing takes 2 of 3 categories. The Longing is rated 3.72/5 from 108 votes; Frangipani is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose The Longing for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Frangipani for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, The Longing or Frangipani?

The Longing lasts longest (The Longing 81/100, Frangipani 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Longing or Frangipani?

Frangipani projects furthest (Frangipani 75/100, The Longing 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Longing and Frangipani smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Honey, Gardenia and Orange Blossom.

Is The Longing or Frangipani better for summer or winter?

The Longing suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Longing and Frangipani?

The Longing has top notes of Plum, Butter, Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine, heart notes of Osmanthus, Honey, Gardenia and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Leather. Frangipani has top notes of Orange Blossom, Clementine, Bergamot and Champaca, heart notes of Frangipani, Honey, Rose and Gardenia, a base of Sandalwood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Benzoin and Black Currant.