Fragrance comparison

Ayako vs Betty Barclay

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

Ayako

Marc de la Morandiere

4.1315 votes

Rank #40,030 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Betty Barclay

3.7938 votes

Rank #34,346 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Betty Barclay takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ayako
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Betty Barclay
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ayako1/4

Betty Barclay3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AyakoMarc de la Morandiere

Betty BarclayBetty Barclay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 35%Had 23%Want 42%

3.79/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 31%

Category winnerAyakoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

24%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBetty Barclay

SillageBetty Barclay

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose83%

rose65%

marine48%

floral30%

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

tuberose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleySea Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseRoseYlang-Ylang

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodBenzoin

Top

PeachCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskIncenseCivettaAmberBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose and Rose. Durations are only published for Ayako, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring69

Summer23

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 32%Work 30%Date 26%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBetty BarclayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc de la Morandiere Ayako opens with crisp lily of the valley, buoyant jasmine, and airy sea notes that feel like an ocean breeze across a coastal garden. The scent quickly deepens as rich tuberose and velvety rose take center stage, backed by sunny ylang-ylang. On the drydown, smooth sandalwood, clean white musk, a…

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Betty Barclay by Betty Barclay is an oriental floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1994. It leads with a bright, fruity opening of peach and mandarin orange, which transitions into a lush, tuberose-heavy heart. This scent settles into a warm, woody base of patchouli and sandalwood, creating a classic, approachab…

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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, Ayako or Betty Barclay?

Betty Barclay takes 3 of 4 categories. Ayako is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Betty Barclay is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes. Choose Ayako for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Betty Barclay for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ayako or Betty Barclay?

Betty Barclay lasts longest (Betty Barclay 64/100, Ayako 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ayako or Betty Barclay?

Betty Barclay projects furthest (Betty Barclay 54/100, Ayako 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ayako and Betty Barclay smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose and Rose.

Is Ayako or Betty Barclay better for summer or winter?

Ayako suits daytime wear; Betty Barclay suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ayako and Betty Barclay?

Ayako has top notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sea Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Betty Barclay has top notes of Peach, Coriander, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Incense.