Fragrance comparison

Apres l'Ondee vs L'Air du Temps

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 8,927 ratings analysed

4 wins

Apres l'Ondee

Guerlain

4.292,379 votes

Rank #2,931 PowderyViolet

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49%scent match

Some overlap

L'Air du Temps

Nina Ricci

3.716,548 votes

Rank #3,004 Warm SpicyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apres l'Ondee takes 4 of 7 categories.

Apres l'Ondee
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Air du Temps
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Apres l'Ondee4/7

L'Air du Temps3/7

Ratings & consensus: Apres l'Ondee
Community sentiment: Apres l'Ondee
Longevity: L'Air du Temps
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps
Value for money: L'Air du Temps
Versatility: Apres l'Ondee
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Apres l'Ondee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Apres l'OndeeGuerlain

L'Air du TempsNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 2,379 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerApres l'OndeeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

2,379 votes

29%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

6,548 votes

Category winnerApres l'OndeeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps

SillageL'Air du Temps

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerL'Air du TempsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AniseCassiaNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletOrris RootMimosaCarnationSandalwoodRoseYlang-YlangVetiver

Base2 to 3 hours

IrisHeliotropeVanillaMuskBenzoinStyraxAmber

Top

CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Violet and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Apres l'Ondee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall45

Winter23

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerApres l'OndeeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,931

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#3,004

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerApres l'OndeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guerlain Apres l'Ondee smells like a pale spring garden after a cool rain shower. It opens with an unusual burst of herbal anise and bright neroli, paired with touches of bergamot and lemon. As the citrus settles, powdery violet and earthy iris root step forward, accompanied by soft yellow mimosa and spicy carnation. …

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L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…

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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, Apres l'Ondee or L'Air du Temps?

Apres l'Ondee takes 4 of 7 categories. Apres l'Ondee is rated 4.29/5 from 2,379 votes; L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes. Choose Apres l'Ondee for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Apres l'Ondee or L'Air du Temps?

L'Air du Temps lasts longest (L'Air du Temps 66/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apres l'Ondee or L'Air du Temps?

L'Air du Temps projects furthest (L'Air du Temps 59/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apres l'Ondee and L'Air du Temps smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Violet and Orris Root.

Is Apres l'Ondee or L'Air du Temps better for summer or winter?

For summer, Apres l'Ondee is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Air du Temps is the stronger pick. Apres l'Ondee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apres l'Ondee and L'Air du Temps?

Apres l'Ondee has top notes of Anise, Cassia, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Mimosa and Carnation, a base of Iris, Heliotrope, Vanilla and Musk. L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss and Musk.