Fragrance comparison

Apres l'Ondee vs L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,523 ratings analysed

4 wins

Apres l'Ondee

Guerlain

4.292,379 votes

Rank #2,931 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or

Nina Ricci

3.35144 votes

Rank #29,600 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 Cristal d'Or
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Apres l'Ondee4/7

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or3/7

Ratings & consensus: Apres l'Ondee
Community sentiment: Apres l'Ondee
Longevity: L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
Value for money: L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
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 Temps Cristal d'OrNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 2,379 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

3.35/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 27%Had 34%Want 38%

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

17%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

38%Dislike

1%Hate

144 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or

SillageL'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerL'Air du Temps Cristal d'OrBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

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

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

CarnationBrazilian RosewoodRoseBergamotNeroliPeach

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaClovesJasmineVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

OakmossMuskBenzoinIrisVetiverAmberSpicesCedar

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

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerApres l'OndeeMost 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#29,600

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or opens with sharp carnation, bitter bergamot, and sweet peach before settling into a cool floral heart. Clove, gardenia, and ylang-ylang create a soapy, spicy warmth that clings closely to skin. As time passes, the dry-down turns dry and woody, anchored by dark oakmoss, cedar, and…

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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 Cristal d'Or?

Apres l'Ondee takes 4 of 7 categories. Apres l'Ondee is rated 4.29/5 from 2,379 votes; L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or is rated 3.35/5 from 144 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 Cristal d'Or for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

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

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or lasts longest (L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 75/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

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

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or projects furthest (L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 64/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

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

For summer, Apres l'Ondee is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 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 Cristal d'Or?

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 Cristal d'Or has top notes of Carnation, Brazilian Rosewood, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Benzoin and Iris.