Fragrance comparison

Apres l'Ondee vs Mila Schön (Original)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,439 ratings analysed

Apres l'Ondee

Guerlain

4.292,379 votes

Rank #2,931 PowderyViolet

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39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mila Schön (Original)

Mila Schön

4.3260 votes

Rank #28,122 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mila Schön (Original) 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.
Mila Schön (Original)
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Apres l'Ondee3/7

Mila Schön (Original)4/7

Ratings & consensus: Apres l'Ondee
Community sentiment: Apres l'Ondee
Longevity: Mila Schön (Original)
Sillage & projection: Mila Schön (Original)
Value for money: Mila Schön (Original)
Versatility: Mila Schön (Original)
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

Mila Schön (Original)Mila Schön

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 2,379 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

4.32/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

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

60%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMila Schön (Original)

SillageMila Schön (Original)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

mossy61%

Scent match39%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

PeachBig StrawberryBergamotCorianderNeroliMandarinPlumGalbanum

Heart

CarnationCloveRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang YlangVioletBlackcurrant

Base

oak mossMuskSandalwoodPatchouliStyraxAmbergrisCastoreumCivet

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

Spring59

Summer29

Fall100

Winter65

Day83

Night100

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,931

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#28,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Mila Schön (Original) is a bold 1981 oriental woody fragrance with ripe peach and strawberry over spicy florals, moss, musk, woods and resin. It has a vintage shape, but the fruit and carnation-clove warmth keep it lively rather than dusty. Expect a rich, spicy, mossy scent with noticeable presence. It is best for peo…

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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 Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) takes 4 of 7 categories. Apres l'Ondee is rated 4.29/5 from 2,379 votes; Mila Schön (Original) is rated 4.32/5 from 60 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 Mila Schön (Original) for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Apres l'Ondee or Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) lasts longest (Mila Schön (Original) 78/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apres l'Ondee or Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) projects furthest (Mila Schön (Original) 72/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apres l'Ondee and Mila Schön (Original) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Violet and Carnation.

Is Apres l'Ondee or Mila Schön (Original) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Apres l'Ondee is the stronger pick. For winter, Mila Schön (Original) is the stronger pick. Apres l'Ondee suits daytime wear; Mila Schön (Original) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apres l'Ondee and Mila Schön (Original)?

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. Mila Schön (Original) has top notes of Peach, Big Strawberry, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Clove, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.