Cruz del Sur II
XerjoffEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Cruz del Sur II vs. Desire II
Is Cruz del Sur II better than Desire II?
Cruz del Sur II rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
BlackcurrantMangoDried FruitsGuavaMuskViolet LeafPineappleApple BlossomVetiver
fruitysweettropicalfreshfloral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Cruz del Sur II and Desire II?
| Cruz del Sur II | Desire II | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2017 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Cruz del Sur II and Desire II smell?
Cruz del Sur II
Fruity
Sweet
Tropical
Lactonic
Woody
Citrus
Fresh
Green
Desire II
Fruity
Tropical
Sweet
Floral
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cruz del Sur II and Desire II share?
Top
MangoGuavaPineappleApple Blossom
MangoPineappleGuavaBlackcurrantDried Fruits
Heart
BlackcurrantExotic floral notesViolet Leaf
Floral bouquetApple BlossomViolet Leaf
Base
MilkDried FruitsMuskVetiverSicilian CedarCedar
MuskCedarwoodVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Fruity Notes
BlackcurrantMangoGuavaPineapple
MangoPineappleGuavaBlackcurrant
Floral Notes
Exotic floral notesApple Blossom
Floral bouquetApple Blossom
Green Notes
Violet LeafVetiver
VetiverViolet Leaf
Woody Notes
Sicilian CedarCedar
Cedarwood
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Cruz del Sur II and Desire II work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cruz del Sur II or Desire II?
| Cruz del Sur II | Desire II | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cruz del Sur II and Desire II?
The name Southern Cross promises a voyage, and this fragrance delivers one. Tropical sweetness upfront, yes, but the blackcurrant and violet leaf heart prevents it from becoming a beach candle.Cruz del Sur II
Desire II delivers where it matters: tropical richness without the luxury markup. Mango and pineapple lead the charge, but cedarwood and vetiver keep things interesting in the drydown.Desire II
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