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Apres l'Ondee vs La Primavera

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

Updated 2,386 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Apres l'Ondee

    Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • La Primavera

    Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Apres l'Ondee2/4
La Primavera2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
La Primavera
Sillage & projection
La Primavera
Value for money
Apres l'Ondee
Versatility
Not scored
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
La PrimaveraArgos
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.29/ 5 · 2,379 votes
Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%
4.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

71%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity88
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityLa Primavera

SillageLa Primavera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value38
Category winnerApres l'OndeeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
violet92%
floral84%
iris77%
woody69%
vanilla61%
citrus100%
rose92%
green84%
powdery77%
musky69%
aromatic61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery

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
Green LeavesBergamotLemon
Heart
RoseHeliotrope
Base
MuskVetiverVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Rose and Vetiver. 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
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex24
Women74
Men17
Unisex17
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,281

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#44,819

PerfumerChristian Petrovich

Launched—

Reviews1

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. …

Reviews →

Argos La Primavera hits the skin with an unmistakable punch of bitter bergamot, tart lemon, and bruised green leaves. The opening feels raw and zesty, cutting straight through humid morning air. As the initial citrus surge settles, a floral heart built around damp rose and powdery heliotrope takes control. The base dr…

Reviews →
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, Apres l'Ondee or La Primavera?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Apres l'Ondee is rated 4.29/5 from 2,379 votes; La Primavera is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Apres l'Ondee for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Primavera for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apres l'Ondee or La Primavera?

La Primavera lasts longest (La Primavera 88/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apres l'Ondee or La Primavera?

La Primavera projects furthest (La Primavera 75/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apres l'Ondee and La Primavera smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Rose and Vetiver.

Is Apres l'Ondee or La Primavera better for summer or winter?

Apres l'Ondee suits daytime wear; La Primavera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apres l'Ondee and La Primavera?

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. La Primavera has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Vanilla.

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