Fragrance comparison

Detchema vs Ariane

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 538 ratings analysed

4 wins

Detchema

Revillon

3.87440 votes

Rank #3,574 FloralWoody

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64%scent match

Closely related

Ariane

Avon · 1977

3.8498 votes

Rank #11,042 WoodyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Detchema takes 4 of 7 categories.

Detchema
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Ariane
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Detchema4/7

Ariane3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DetchemaRevillon

ArianeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 440 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%

Category winnerDetchemaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

403 votes

31%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerArianeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDetchema

SillageDetchema

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value88

Category winnerArianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

aldehydic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesHiacynthPeachBergamotNeroli

Heart

CarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Orris RootSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmberVetiverTonka Bean

Top

AldehydesPalisander RosewoodPink PepperCorianderBergamotPeach

Heart

RoseCarnationOrchidYlang-YlangOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinMuskCinnamon

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring81

Summer100

Fall67

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArianeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#11,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1977

Reviews22

Category winnerDetchemaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detchema is a vintage floral composition from 1953 that centers on aldehydes, hyacinth, and a powdery base of orris root. It feels like a crisp, soapy relic from a classic vanity. Perfect for cooler spring mornings, this scent hugs the skin with a clean, dignified presence that avoids modern sweetness. It is a choice …

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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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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, Detchema or Ariane?

Detchema takes 4 of 7 categories. Detchema is rated 3.87/5 from 440 votes; Ariane is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes. Choose Detchema for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Ariane for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Detchema or Ariane?

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

Which projects more, Detchema or Ariane?

Detchema projects furthest (Detchema 67/100, Ariane 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Detchema and Ariane smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Detchema or Ariane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ariane is the stronger pick. For winter, Detchema is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Detchema and Ariane?

Detchema has top notes of Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, Musk and Leather. 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.