Fragrance comparison

Wings vs Sensual

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

2 wins

Wings

Lucy Mecklenburgh

4.405 votes

Rank #46,583 FloralWhite Floral

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69%scent match

Closely related

Sensual

Johan B

4.3765 votes

Rank #9,629 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wings takes 2 of 3 categories.

Wings
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sensual
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Wings2/3

Sensual1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WingsLucy Mecklenburgh

SensualJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 35%Had 25%Want 40%

4.37/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 39%Had 22%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

52%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityWings

SillageWings

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

musky84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

floral77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both white floral, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineNectarineBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

FreesiaJasmineGardenia

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

BergamotTangerineBlack CurrantNectarineApple

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaMagnoliaJasmineFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6+ hrs

PatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Nectarine, Black Currant and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Sensual, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer71

Fall29

Winter29

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men5

Unisex14

Women81

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,583

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSensualHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wings by Lucy Mecklenburgh opens with a bright splash of tangerine and nectarine before softening into a floral heart of freesia and gardenia. This fruity floral fragrance balances its playful citrus top notes with a grounding base of musk and vanilla. It is a light, easy-wearing scent ideal for sunny spring days or c…

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Johan B Sensual opens with an immediate burst of sparkling bergamot, tangy tangerine, and crisp green apple. It wastes no time making an impression. The initial citrus rush carries a juicy sweetness from ripe nectarine and tart black currant. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruit notes step aside for a lush bouquet …

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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, Wings or Sensual?

Wings takes 2 of 3 categories. Wings is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Sensual is rated 4.37/5 from 65 votes. Choose Wings for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sensual for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Wings or Sensual?

Wings lasts longest (Wings 70/100, Sensual 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wings or Sensual?

Wings projects furthest (Wings 67/100, Sensual 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wings and Sensual smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Nectarine, Black Currant and Bergamot.

Is Wings or Sensual better for summer or winter?

Wings suits daytime wear; Sensual suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wings and Sensual?

Wings has top notes of Tangerine, Nectarine, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Patchouli. Sensual has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine, Black Currant and Nectarine, heart notes of Gardenia, Magnolia, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.