Fragrance comparison

White Edition White Almond vs Dark Fresh

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

White Edition White Almond

Gritti

4.1724 votes

Rank #38,089 AlmondCitrus

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Dark Fresh

Desigual

3.63125 votes

Rank #16,215 CitrusMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

White Edition White Almond
Choose it for a almond and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dark Fresh
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

White Edition White Almond3/6

Dark Fresh3/6

Ratings & consensus: White Edition White Almond
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: White Edition White Almond
Sillage & projection: White Edition White Almond
Value for money: Dark Fresh
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Dark Fresh
Fragranxe ranking: Dark Fresh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

White Edition White AlmondGritti

Dark FreshDesigual

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

3.63/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 58%Had 24%Want 19%

Category winnerWhite Edition White AlmondRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

18%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityWhite Edition White Almond

SillageWhite Edition White Almond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value78

Category winnerDark FreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

almond100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

nutty77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

marine92%

amber84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

OrangeOrange BlossomCitruses

Heart2 to 3 hours

AlmondHaySpices

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesNeroliCitrusesSpicesGreen Leaves

Heart2-3 hrs

FlowersOrange

Base4-6 hrs

AmberWoodsy NotesVanillaMuskMoss

Category winnerDark FreshLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night84

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men77

Unisex19

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#16,215

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerDark FreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

White Edition White Almond by Gritti presents a smooth blend of bright citrus notes, nutty almond, and gentle vanilla warmth. The opening pairs crisp orange and sweet orange blossom with a burst of lively citruses. As the initial brightness settles, the composition reveals a comforting heart of sweet almond, dry rusti…

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Desigual Dark Fresh is a brisk, sweet aromatic fragrance built for everyday warm-weather wear. It kicks off with a sharp rush of sea notes, tart citruses, and bright neroli. You get an immediate wave of salty marine air and crushed green leaves. The alcohol flash fades in two minutes. Soon after, sweet orange juice an…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, White Edition White Almond or Dark Fresh?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. White Edition White Almond is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes; Dark Fresh is rated 3.63/5 from 125 votes. Choose White Edition White Almond for a almond and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dark Fresh for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, White Edition White Almond or Dark Fresh?

White Edition White Almond lasts longest (White Edition White Almond 69/100, Dark Fresh 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Edition White Almond or Dark Fresh?

Projection is very close: White Edition White Almond 63/100, Dark Fresh 61/100 for sillage.

Do White Edition White Almond and Dark Fresh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Citruses, Spices and Vanilla.

Is White Edition White Almond or Dark Fresh better for summer or winter?

White Edition White Almond suits daytime wear; Dark Fresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White Edition White Almond and Dark Fresh?

White Edition White Almond has top notes of Orange, Orange Blossom and Citruses, heart notes of Almond, Hay and Spices, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Dark Fresh has top notes of Sea Notes, Neroli, Citruses and Spices, heart notes of Flowers and Orange, a base of Amber, Woodsy Notes, Vanilla and Musk.