Fragrance comparison

Ariane vs Plunge

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 131 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ariane

Avon · 1977

3.8498 votes

Rank #11,042 WoodyFloral

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Plunge

Strangers Parfumerie

3.9133 votes

Rank #23,906 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ariane takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Ariane5/7

Plunge2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ariane
Community sentiment: Ariane
Longevity: Plunge
Sillage & projection: Plunge
Value for money: Ariane
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

PlungeStrangers Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%

3.91/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

Category winnerArianeRating 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

33%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerArianeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPlunge

SillagePlunge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value44

Category winnerArianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

floral100%

fruity92%

amber84%

aldehydic77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, woody 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

Notes

AldehydesPlumDamask RoseCarnationNarcissusPeachPalisander RosewoodBergamotOakmossBenzoinSandalwoodJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, 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 season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall67

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer73

Fall64

Winter27

Day100

Night50

Category winnerArianeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1977

Reviews22

Overall rank#23,906

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Plunge by Strangers Parfumerie opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and bitter marjoram before revealing a dense floral core. Unripe green plum and peach flesh cut through powdery damask rose, carnation, and narcissus, giving the heart a brisk, slightly metallic edge rather than a syrupy sweetness. A…

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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 Plunge?

Ariane takes 5 of 7 categories. Ariane is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes; Plunge is rated 3.91/5 from 33 votes. Choose Ariane for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Plunge for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ariane or Plunge?

Plunge lasts longest (Plunge 72/100, Ariane 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ariane or Plunge?

Plunge projects furthest (Plunge 62/100, Ariane 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ariane and Plunge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot and Peach.

Is Ariane or Plunge better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ariane and Plunge?

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. Plunge features Aldehydes, Plum, Damask Rose, Carnation and Narcissus.