Fragrance comparison

Ariane vs Baruffa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 137 ratings analysed

Ariane

Avon · 1977

3.8498 votes

Rank #11,005 WoodyFloral

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48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Baruffa

Atkinsons

4.2139 votes

Rank #17,319 AmberFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baruffa takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ariane
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Baruffa
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ariane3/7

Baruffa4/7

Ratings & consensus: Baruffa
Community sentiment: Ariane
Longevity: Baruffa
Sillage & projection: Baruffa
Value for money: Baruffa
Versatility: Ariane
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ariane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArianeAvon

BaruffaAtkinsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%

4.21/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 21%Had 47%Want 32%

Category winnerBaruffaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

36%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerArianeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBaruffa

SillageBaruffa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value91

Category winnerBaruffaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

amber100%

floral92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesPalisander RosewoodPink PepperCorianderBergamotPeach

Heart

RoseCarnationOrchidYlang-YlangOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinMuskCinnamon

Top

BergamotCassisStar AnisePetitgrainRed AppleAldehydes

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootNeroliLily-of-the-ValleyAfrican Orange Flower

Base

OlibanumFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Rose and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall67

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer30

Fall90

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerArianeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,005

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1977

Reviews22

Overall rank#17,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerArianeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Ariane (1977) is a vintage floral aldehyde that balances a bright, soap-clean opening with a soft heart of rose and carnation. It eventually settles into a powdery orris and woody musk base. This fragrance is best suited for those who appreciate retro, polished scents that sit intimately on the skin, perfect for …

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Baruffa is an airy, bright floral aldehyde with a very Italian vintage character. It opens sharp, sparkling and green, moves through apple, florals and spice, then settles into a warmer incense and labdanum drydown. It often comes across lively rather than heavy, with a textured 1980s style that many wearers still fin…

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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, Ariane or Baruffa?

Baruffa takes 4 of 7 categories. Ariane is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes; Baruffa is rated 4.21/5 from 39 votes. Choose Ariane for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Baruffa for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ariane or Baruffa?

Baruffa lasts longest (Baruffa 80/100, Ariane 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ariane or Baruffa?

Baruffa projects furthest (Baruffa 76/100, Ariane 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ariane and Baruffa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Rose and Carnation.

Is Ariane or Baruffa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ariane is the stronger pick. For winter, Baruffa is the stronger pick. Baruffa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ariane and Baruffa?

Ariane has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk. Baruffa has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Star Anise and Petitgrain, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Olibanum and French labdanum.