Fragrance comparison

Ariane vs Miss

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 185 ratings analysed

Ariane

Avon · 1977

3.8498 votes

Rank #11,005 WoodyFloral

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55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Miss

Worth

4.2287 votes

Rank #5,908 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Miss takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Ariane3/7

Miss4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArianeAvon

MissWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%

4.22/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerMissRating 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

49%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerArianeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMiss

SillageMiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

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%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy 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

AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangBergamotPineappleRhuburb

Heart

CloveOrchidRoseCypressVioletCarawayCarnationJasmine

Base

Benzoinoak mossMuskAmberVirginia CedarRaspberryVetiverVanille

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Rose. 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–

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night69

Category winnerArianeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,005

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1977

Reviews22

Overall rank#5,908

PerfumerOdette Breil-Radius

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerMissHigher 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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Miss Worth is a vintage floral oriental from 1977 that balances bright aldehydes and fruit with a rich base of benzoin and moss. It wears as a sophisticated, mature, and uniquely blended composition that avoids dated tropes. Perfect for the woman who appreciates 1970s maximalist perfumery with a clean, woody finish fo…

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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 Miss?

Miss takes 4 of 7 categories. Ariane is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes; Miss is rated 4.22/5 from 87 votes. Choose Ariane for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer. Choose Miss for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ariane or Miss?

Miss lasts longest (Miss 76/100, Ariane 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ariane or Miss?

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

Do Ariane and Miss smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Rose.

Is Ariane or Miss better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ariane and Miss?

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. Miss has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Clove, Orchid, Rose and Cypress, a base of Benzoin, oak moss, Musk and Amber.