Aretha vs La Danse
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ArethaChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La DanseChoose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aretha2/4
La Danse2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Danse
- Sillage & projection
- Aretha
- Value for money
- Aretha
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Danse
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArethaAjmalLa DanseClaude Marsal ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Danse
SillageAretha
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArethaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody91%
rose83%
floral74%
powdery65%
citrus56%
fruity100%
floral92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangePearBergamot
Heart
Turkish RoseJasmineMagnoliaWhite Flowers
Base
SandalwoodCedarMusk
Top30 to 60 minutes
Mandarin OrangeMelonBergamotPearPeachMagnolia
Heart3 to 5 hours
RoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineFreesiaOrchidTuberoseVioletPlum
Base4 to 8 hours
MuskVanillaCedarBlackberry
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for La Danse, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#64,560
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,089
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLa DanseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAretha by Ajmal is a bright fruity floral built around pear and citrus on top, then a classic bouquet of Turkish rose, jasmine and soft white flowers. As it dries down, the scent turns smoother and more grounded, with clean musk and light woods (cedar and sandalwood). It suits warm weather and daytime wear best, espec…
Reviews →La Danse by Claude Marsal Parfums delivers a vibrant rush of crisp fruits and delicate petals designed for everyday polish. The opening presents juicy melon, ripe pear, sweet peach, and tart mandarin orange, brightened by zesty bergamot and lemony magnolia. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a lush floral …
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, Aretha or La Danse?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aretha is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; La Danse is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aretha for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Danse for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aretha or La Danse?
La Danse lasts longest (La Danse 87/100, Aretha 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aretha or La Danse?
Aretha projects furthest (Aretha 63/100, La Danse 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aretha and La Danse smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Turkish Rose.
Is Aretha or La Danse better for summer or winter?
Aretha suits daytime wear; La Danse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aretha and La Danse?
Aretha has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and White Flowers, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. La Danse has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Melon, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Blackberry.
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