Fragrance comparison

Aphrodite vs Sakura

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 484 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aphrodite

DOUCÉ Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #54,565 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Sakura

Ormonde Jayne

3.71483 votes

Rank #10,406 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aphrodite takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aphrodite
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Sakura
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Aphrodite3/4

Sakura1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AphroditeDOUCÉ Parfums

SakuraOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.71/ 5 · 483 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

29%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

483 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAphrodite

SillageAphrodite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value34

Category winnerAphroditeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral90%

rose80%

musky70%

woody60%

powdery50%

floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

fruity56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Forest FruitsDried RoseGuava

Heart2-4 hrs

Cherry BlossomOsmanthusRose

Base6-8+ hrs

CashmeranMusk

Top

Green NotesLimePink PepperCorianderBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Cherry BlossomOsmanthusCyclamenFreesiaVioletWater LilyRose

Base

CedarSandalwoodMuskAmberTonka BeanMadagascar Vanilla

InformationalShared notesCherry Blossom, Osmanthus, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Aphrodite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer72

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex23

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,406

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerSakuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aphrodite by DOUCÉ Parfums opens with an immediate splash of ripe forest fruits and tropical guava, tempered by the delicate tartness of dried rose petals. As the initial fruitiness settles into the skin, the fragrance reveals a lush heart of pink cherry blossom, velvety osmanthus, and fresh rose blooms. This floral b…

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Sakura by Ormonde Jayne opens with a biting flash of lime, mandarin orange, and crushed pink pepper before settling into a crisp heart of cherry blossom, cyclamen, and water lily. A base of sandalwood, cedar, and vanilla provides a quiet warmth beneath the green floral sparkle. It suits warm spring afternoons when you…

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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, Aphrodite or Sakura?

Aphrodite takes 3 of 4 categories. Aphrodite is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sakura is rated 3.71/5 from 483 votes. Choose Aphrodite for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sakura for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aphrodite or Sakura?

Aphrodite lasts longest (Aphrodite 100/100, Sakura 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aphrodite or Sakura?

Aphrodite projects furthest (Aphrodite 100/100, Sakura 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aphrodite and Sakura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Cherry Blossom, Osmanthus, Rose and Musk.

Is Aphrodite or Sakura better for summer or winter?

Aphrodite suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aphrodite and Sakura?

Aphrodite has top notes of Forest Fruits, Dried Rose and Guava, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Osmanthus and Rose, a base of Cashmeran and Musk. Sakura has top notes of Green Notes, Lime, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Osmanthus, Cyclamen and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.