Fragrance comparison

Ariane vs Ellen Tracy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,188 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ariane

Avon · 1977

3.8498 votes

Rank #11,042 WoodyFloral

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57%scent match

Closely related

Ellen Tracy

3.851,090 votes

Rank #3,750 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ariane takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ariane
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Ellen Tracy
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ariane4/7

Ellen Tracy3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArianeAvon

Ellen TracyEllen Tracy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%

3.85/ 5 · 1,090 votes

Have 51%Had 31%Want 18%

Category winnerEllen TracyRating 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

25%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

1,090 votes

Category winnerArianeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityEllen Tracy

SillageAriane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value80

Category winnerArianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

floral77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, floral and powdery

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PeachPlumCinnamonGalbanumHiacynthOsmanthusBergamotGreen Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orris RootAldehydesRoseOrchidTuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationFreesia

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodMuskCedarAmberOakmossTonka BeanRaspberry

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Rose. Durations are only published for Ellen Tracy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall67

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring81

Summer62

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night37

Category winnerArianeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1977

Reviews22

Overall rank#3,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews167

Category winnerEllen TracyHigher 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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Ellen Tracy by Ellen Tracy delivers a soft, comforting profile centered on ripe fruit, powdery florals, and creamy woods. The scent opens with sweet peach and juicy plum sharpened by crisp green notes, tangy bergamot, and a dusting of cinnamon. As the brightness settles, a classic floral heart emerges, featuring powde…

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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 Ellen Tracy?

Ariane takes 4 of 7 categories. Ariane is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes; Ellen Tracy is rated 3.85/5 from 1,090 votes. Choose Ariane for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Ellen Tracy for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ariane or Ellen Tracy?

They last about the same: Ellen Tracy 61/100, Ariane 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ariane or Ellen Tracy?

Projection is very close: Ariane 55/100, Ellen Tracy 54/100 for sillage.

Do Ariane and Ellen Tracy smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Rose.

Is Ariane or Ellen Tracy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ariane is the stronger pick. For winter, Ariane is the stronger pick. Ellen Tracy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ariane and Ellen Tracy?

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. Ellen Tracy has top notes of Peach, Plum, Cinnamon and Galbanum, heart notes of Orris Root, Aldehydes, Rose and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Amber.