Fragrance comparison

Want vs Ayu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,182 ratings analysed

1 wins

Want

DSQUARED²

3.851,181 votes

Rank #4,659 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Ayu

Scents and Style

5.001 votes

Rank #54,654 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Want takes 1 of 1 categories.

Want
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ayu
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Want1/1

Ayu0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WantDSQUARED²

AyuScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 1,181 votes

Have 41%Had 27%Want 32%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

1,181 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

woody84%

rose77%

citrus69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

citrus69%

marine61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GingerPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

HeliotropeDamask RoseNeroli

Base5 to 7 hours

Madagascar VanillaVanilla AbsoluteWoodsy Notes

Top

WatermelonMandarin OrangeArtemisiaLemonMint

Heart

LavenderSea NotesNeroliMyrtleCyclamenMimosaGingerGrass

Base

Brazilian RosewoodBlack CurrantHeliotropePatchouliCorianderVanilaGaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesGinger, Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope and Neroli. Durations are only published for Want, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer19

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex8

Women90

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,659

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#54,654

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Want by DSQUARED² is an oriental floral eau de parfum centered on sweet vanilla, soft powder, and warm spice. It opens with an energetic spark of fresh ginger, pink pepper, and mandarin orange before unfolding into a delicate heart of heliotrope, Damask rose, and neroli. As the florals settle, Madagascar vanilla and r…

Reviews →

Ayu by Scents and Style is a fresh, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a vibrant opening of watermelon and mint. It feels crisp and energetic, making it an ideal companion for hot summer afternoons or casual daytime outings where you want a clean, aquatic presence that does not overpower your surroundings.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Want or Ayu?

Want takes 1 of 1 categories. Want is rated 3.85/5 from 1,181 votes; Ayu is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Want for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ayu for a aromatic and aquatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do Want and Ayu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope and Neroli.

Is Want or Ayu better for summer or winter?

Want suits daytime wear; Ayu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Want and Ayu?

Want has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Damask Rose and Neroli, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Vanilla Absolute and Woodsy Notes. Ayu has top notes of Watermelon, Mandarin Orange, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Sea Notes, Neroli and Myrtle, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Black Currant, Heliotrope and Patchouli.