Fragrance comparison

Ariane vs Humayun

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

Ariane

Avon · 1977

3.8498 votes

Rank #10,319 WoodyFloral

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66%scent match

Closely related

Humayun

Mugham

5.001 votes

Rank #55,994 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ariane
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Humayun
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ariane2/4

Humayun2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArianeAvon

HumayunMugham

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityHumayun

SillageHumayun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerArianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, floral and warm spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCinnamonPink PepperBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseOrchidLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarPatchouliVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Rose and Orchid. Durations are only published for Humayun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall67

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night61

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 33%Casual 30%Date 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1977

Reviews22

Overall rank#55,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Humayun by Mugham strikes an uncommon balance between bright orchard fruit and cozy spice. The first spray reveals sharp bergamot, tart black currant, and a dusting of dry cinnamon. It does not stay sharp for long. Within twenty minutes, the tart opening melts into a lush heart of blooming jasmine, dewy rose, and orch…

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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, Ariane or Humayun?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ariane is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes; Humayun is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ariane for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Humayun for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ariane or Humayun?

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

Which projects more, Ariane or Humayun?

Humayun projects furthest (Humayun 75/100, Ariane 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ariane and Humayun smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Rose and Orchid.

Is Ariane or Humayun better for summer or winter?

Humayun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ariane and Humayun?

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. Humayun has top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood.