Fragrance comparison

Ayako vs Gilda

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

Ayako

Marc de la Morandiere

4.1315 votes

Rank #40,030 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Gilda

Pierre Wulff

4.5575 votes

Rank #25,326 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gilda takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Ayako0/4

Gilda4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AyakoMarc de la Morandiere

GildaPierre Wulff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 35%Had 23%Want 42%

4.55/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%

Category winnerGildaRating 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

61%Love

35%Like

1%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityGilda

SillageGilda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value82

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose83%

rose65%

marine48%

floral30%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral and floral

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

PineappleTarragonAfrican Orange FlowerBergamot

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangOrchidJasmineCarnationRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanilleSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarMusk

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

Spring46

Summer57

Fall100

Winter64

Day55

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,326

PerfumerFrancis Camail

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGildaHigher 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…

Reviews →

Released in the mid-1980s, Gilda by Pierre Wulff is a bold vintage floral with a heavy footprint. It balances a sweet tropical opening against a dry woodiness. A sharp bite of tarragon cuts through syrupy pineapple, leading into a dense wall of white flowers. This scent suits collectors who appreciate the loud, unfilt…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ayako or Gilda?

Gilda takes 4 of 4 categories. Ayako is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Gilda is rated 4.55/5 from 75 votes. Choose Ayako for a white floral and tuberose character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gilda for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ayako or Gilda?

Gilda lasts longest (Gilda 76/100, Ayako 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ayako or Gilda?

Gilda projects furthest (Gilda 72/100, Ayako 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ayako and Gilda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose and Rose.

Is Ayako or Gilda better for summer or winter?

Ayako suits daytime wear; Gilda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ayako and Gilda?

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. Gilda has top notes of Pineapple, Tarragon, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin.