Fragrance comparison

White & Sexy vs Taraz

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

2 wins

White & Sexy

Patrizia Pepe

3.9111 votes

Rank #54,259 CaramelPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Taraz

Maryaj

3.673 votes

Rank #57,106 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White & Sexy takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

White & Sexy2/3

Taraz1/3

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

White & SexyPatrizia Pepe

TarazMaryaj

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%

3.67/ 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

27%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

33%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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTaraz

SillageWhite & Sexy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

patchouli92%

musky84%

sweet77%

woody69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

violet69%

patchouli61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CaramelPatchouliMuskWild Strawberry LeafGreen MandarinPopcornWild StrawberryJasmineViolet

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGreen Mandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Musk, Green Mandarin and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Taraz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWhite & SexyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

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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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, White & Sexy or Taraz?

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

Which lasts longer, White & Sexy or Taraz?

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

Which projects more, White & Sexy or Taraz?

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

Do White & Sexy and Taraz smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in White & Sexy and Taraz?

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