Fragrance comparison

Astra vs Onde Sensuelle

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 409 ratings analysed

Astra

Vasuki Amara

—0 votes

Rank #75,301 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Onde Sensuelle

L'Artisan Parfumeur

3.76409 votes

Rank #8,995 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Astra
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Onde Sensuelle
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Astra1/2

Onde Sensuelle1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AstraVasuki Amara

Onde SensuelleL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

3.76/ 5 · 409 votes

Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

30%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

409 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla91%

fresh spicy83%

powdery74%

aromatic65%

woody56%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy83%

citrus65%

aromatic48%

musky30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperBergamotCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonVanillaSaffron

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanMusk

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperWhite PepperGingerCuminCinnamonJuniperSaffronCloves

Base5-7 hrs

Natural MuskAgarwood (Oud)Amber

Category winnerAstraLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 26%Work 24%Party 15%

Men23

Unisex53

Women23

Casual 38%Work 30%Date 22%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,301

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,995

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerOnde SensuelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Astra by Vasuki Amara hits the air with a bright, crackling snap of black pepper and bergamot before settling into a warm, spicy cloud. The cardamom cuts through early, keeping the opening fresh rather than overly sweet. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the first twenty minutes, a rich core of golden saffron a…

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L'Artisan Parfumeur Onde Sensuelle is a lively contrast between frosty citrus and fiery kitchen spices. It kicks off with a mouthwatering burst of bitter grapefruit and bright bergamot, feeling like an ice-cold tonic on a warm morning. Within minutes, the temperature climbs as cracked black pepper, fresh ginger, and c…

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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.

Do Astra and Onde Sensuelle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Saffron.

Is Astra or Onde Sensuelle better for summer or winter?

Astra suits evening wear; Onde Sensuelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Astra and Onde Sensuelle?

Astra has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Vanilla and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk. Onde Sensuelle has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, White Pepper, Ginger and Cumin, a base of Natural Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.