Fragrance comparison

Ariana vs L.O.V.E

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

Ariana

Guy Bouchara

5.001 votes

Rank #53,835 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

L.O.V.E

Weil

3.8126 votes

Rank #33,131 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L.O.V.E takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ariana
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.
L.O.V.E
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ariana1/3

L.O.V.E2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ariana
Sillage & projection: L.O.V.E
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L.O.V.E

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ArianaGuy Bouchara

L.O.V.EWeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

3.81/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 43%Had 21%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

15%Love

62%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAriana

SillageL.O.V.E

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

floral61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

soft spicy84%

almond77%

violet69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

PineappleLemonStar AnisePalisander RosewoodVioletIvy

Heart2-4 hrs

LicoriceLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineOrris

Base6-8+ hrs

AlmondTonka BeanHeliotropeVanillaWhite MuskSugar

Top

LicoriceLemonFruits

Heart

AlmondVioletCherryRose

Base

PatchouliVanillaTeaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Violet, Licorice and Rose. Durations are only published for Ariana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring45

Summer18

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,835

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerL.O.V.EHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ariana by Guy Bouchara balances playful sweetness with an intriguing herbal edge. The first spray releases bright lemon and juicy pineapple before sharp star anise and green ivy snap into focus. That sudden herbal bite prevents the fruit from smelling like syrup. Within thirty minutes, dark licorice and dewy rose take…

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L.O.V.E by Weil greets you with a sharp, bright splash of lemon paired with a prominent licorice note, creating a sweet and slightly medicinal opening. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance softens into a powdery heart where cherry and almond take center stage, mimicking the famous cherry-almond accord of popular des…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ariana or L.O.V.E?

L.O.V.E takes 2 of 3 categories. Ariana is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; L.O.V.E is rated 3.81/5 from 26 votes. Choose Ariana for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter. Choose L.O.V.E for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ariana or L.O.V.E?

Ariana lasts longest (Ariana 100/100, L.O.V.E 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ariana or L.O.V.E?

L.O.V.E projects furthest (L.O.V.E 50/100, Ariana 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ariana and L.O.V.E smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Violet, Licorice and Rose.

Is Ariana or L.O.V.E better for summer or winter?

L.O.V.E suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ariana and L.O.V.E?

Ariana has top notes of Pineapple, Lemon, Star Anise and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Licorice, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Almond, Tonka Bean, Heliotrope and Vanilla. L.O.V.E has top notes of Licorice, Lemon and Fruits, heart notes of Almond, Violet, Cherry and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tea and White Musk.