Ariane vs Le Dix Perfume
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Dix Perfume takes 5 of 7 categories.
ArianeChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.
Le Dix PerfumeChoose it for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.
Ariane2/7
Le Dix Perfume5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Le Dix Perfume
- Community sentiment
- Ariane
- Longevity
- Le Dix Perfume
- Sillage & projection
- Le Dix Perfume
- Value for money
- Ariane
- Versatility
- Le Dix Perfume
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Le Dix Perfume
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArianeAvonLe Dix PerfumeBalenciagaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%
4.20/ 5 · 663 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
60%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
86 votes
45%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
663 votes
Category winnerArianeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Dix Perfume
SillageLe Dix Perfume
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArianeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
fresh100%
powdery92%
floral84%
aldehydic77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesPalisander RosewoodPink PepperCorianderBergamotPeach
Heart
RoseCarnationOrchidYlang-YlangOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinMuskCinnamon
Top
AldehydesCorianderPeachBergamotLemon
Heart
LilacOrris RootYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineAlmond
Base
CivetSandalwoodMuskBenzoinVanillaVetiverAmberPeru Balsam
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Peach. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer100
Fall67
Winter72
Day–
Night–
Spring96
Summer41
Fall100
Winter85
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,976
PerfumerNot listed
Launched1977
Reviews22
Overall rank#2,175
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews88
Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAvon 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 …
Reviews →Balenciaga Le Dix Perfume opens with a dry fizz of aldehydes and sharp lemon, a cold start that quickly melts on warm skin. As it settles, it reveals a powdery heart of lilac and ylang-ylang, creating a texture reminiscent of expensive French milled soap. The base leans on civet and warm sandalwood, adding a salty, an…
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, Ariane or Le Dix Perfume?
Le Dix Perfume takes 5 of 7 categories. Ariane is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes; Le Dix Perfume is rated 4.20/5 from 663 votes. Choose Ariane for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Le Dix Perfume for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.
Which lasts longer, Ariane or Le Dix Perfume?
Le Dix Perfume lasts longest (Le Dix Perfume 67/100, Ariane 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ariane or Le Dix Perfume?
Le Dix Perfume projects furthest (Le Dix Perfume 58/100, Ariane 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ariane and Le Dix Perfume smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Peach.
Is Ariane or Le Dix Perfume better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ariane is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Dix Perfume is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ariane and Le Dix Perfume?
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. Le Dix Perfume has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Musk and Benzoin.
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