Fragrance comparison

Apres l'Ondee vs L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,422 ratings analysed

Apres l'Ondee

Guerlain

4.292,379 votes

Rank #2,931 PowderyViolet

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53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman

Nina Ricci

3.9543 votes

Rank #19,565 Warm SpicyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Apres l'Ondee3/7

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman4/7

Ratings & consensus: Apres l'Ondee
Community sentiment: Apres l'Ondee
Longevity: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Value for money: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Versatility: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
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 Temps by Olivia PutmanNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 2,379 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

3.95/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

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

33%Love

49%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman

SillageL'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by Olivia PutmanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

floral91%

woody83%

powdery74%

white floral65%

iris56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, powdery 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

CarnationNeroliPalisander RosewoodRoseBergamotPeach

Heart

ClovesOrchidOrrisGardeniaVioletJasmineRosemaryYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodMuskSpicesIrisAmberBenzoinCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Violet and Carnation. 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

Summer44

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night45

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by Olivia PutmanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,931

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#19,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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 Olivia Putman offers a fresh modern presentation of Nina Ricci's iconic floral structure. It opens with sharp carnation and crisp neroli, softened by bright bergamot and subtle peach accents. As the scent settles, clove spice merges with gardenia, rose, and green rosemary, creating a distinctive soap…

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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 by Olivia Putman?

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman takes 4 of 7 categories. Apres l'Ondee is rated 4.29/5 from 2,379 votes; L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman is rated 3.95/5 from 43 votes. Choose Apres l'Ondee for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman lasts longest (L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman 64/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

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

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman projects furthest (L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman 68/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Violet and Carnation.

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

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

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

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 by Olivia Putman has top notes of Carnation, Neroli, Palisander Rosewood and Rose, heart notes of Cloves, Orchid, Orris and Gardenia, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Spices and Iris.