Fragrance comparison

Amelia vs Ariana

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

2 wins

Amelia

Ted Baker

3.7446 votes

Rank #20,376 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Ariana

Guy Bouchara

5.001 votes

Rank #54,306 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amelia takes 2 of 3 categories.

Amelia
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ariana
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Amelia2/3

Ariana1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmeliaTed Baker

ArianaGuy Bouchara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

39%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 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

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAriana

SillageAmelia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

floral69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondRhubarbMagnolia

Heart

HeliotropeLicoriceJasmine

Base

MapleTonka BeanPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

PineappleLemonStar AnisePalisander RosewoodVioletIvy

Heart2-4 hrs

LicoriceLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineOrris

Base6-8+ hrs

AlmondTonka BeanHeliotropeVanillaWhite MuskSugar

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Heliotrope, Licorice and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Ariana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer40

Fall100

Winter55

Day100

Night62

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#54,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmeliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amelia by Ted Baker brings a sweet, powdery floral profile dominated by almond and heliotrope. It wraps you in a comforting warmth that feels ideal for cool autumn days. The scent balances powdery florals with a unique, sugary maple base that prevents it from becoming a standard gourmand option.

Reviews →

Ariana by Guy Bouchara balances playful sweetness with an intriguing herbal edge. The first spray releases bright lemon and juicy pineapple before sharp star anise and green ivy snap into focus. That sudden herbal bite prevents the fruit from smelling like syrup. Within thirty minutes, dark licorice and dewy rose take…

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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, Amelia or Ariana?

Amelia takes 2 of 3 categories. Amelia is rated 3.74/5 from 46 votes; Ariana is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Amelia for a sweet and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ariana for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amelia or Ariana?

Ariana lasts longest (Ariana 100/100, Amelia 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amelia or Ariana?

Amelia projects furthest (Amelia 45/100, Ariana 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amelia and Ariana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Almond, Heliotrope, Licorice and Jasmine.

Is Amelia or Ariana better for summer or winter?

Amelia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amelia and Ariana?

Amelia has top notes of Almond, Rhubarb and Magnolia, heart notes of Heliotrope, Licorice and Jasmine, a base of Maple, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Ariana has top notes of Pineapple, Lemon, Star Anise and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Licorice, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Almond, Tonka Bean, Heliotrope and Vanilla.