Fragrance comparison

Ananda vs Ananda Pearl

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,202 ratings analysed

Ananda

M. Micallef

3.882,181 votes

Rank #2,868 FruitySweet

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83%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Ananda Pearl

M. Micallef

4.1021 votes

Rank #52,305 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ananda Pearl takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ananda
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ananda Pearl
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ananda2/5

Ananda Pearl3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnandaM. Micallef

Ananda PearlM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 2,181 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 23%Had 17%Want 60%

Category winnerAnandaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,746 votes

38%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAnanda Pearl

SillageAnanda Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAnanda PearlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

floral69%

musky61%

fruity100%

sweet88%

yellow floral77%

powdery65%

floral53%

aquatic42%

Scent match83%Very similar · both fruity, sweet and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearPlumBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

MimosaVioletJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base

White MuskVanille

Top

PearMimosaBlack CurrantPlumLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangVioletRose

Base

White MuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesPear, Plum, Black Currant and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer64

Fall45

Winter45

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex3

Women95

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,868

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#52,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnandaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ananda by M. Micallef is a bright, airy floral fragrance that balances fruitiness with a soft, powdery finish. It centers on a realistic pear opening that leads into a warm, sunny heart of mimosa. This elegant composition is versatile for spring days, offering a clean, polished aura that works beautifully for professi…

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Ananda Pearl is a bright, airy floral that leans heavily into fruit-forward sweetness. The opening hits with a crisp pear and lemon sparkle, quickly softening into a mimosa-dusted heart. It stays feminine and clean throughout, making it an easy wear for spring days when you want something light, uncomplicated, and pol…

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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, Ananda or Ananda Pearl?

Ananda Pearl takes 3 of 5 categories. Ananda is rated 3.88/5 from 2,181 votes; Ananda Pearl is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Ananda for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ananda Pearl for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ananda or Ananda Pearl?

They last about the same: Ananda Pearl 68/100, Ananda 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ananda or Ananda Pearl?

Ananda Pearl projects furthest (Ananda Pearl 82/100, Ananda 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ananda and Ananda Pearl smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Plum, Black Currant and Lemon.

Is Ananda or Ananda Pearl better for summer or winter?

Ananda Pearl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ananda and Ananda Pearl?

Ananda has top notes of Pear, Plum, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, Violet, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk and Vanille. Ananda Pearl has top notes of Pear, Mimosa, Black Currant and Plum, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Rose, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.