Epitome vs Passion d'Ariadna
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
EpitomeChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Passion d'AriadnaChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Epitome3/6
Passion d'Ariadna3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Epitome
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Passion d'Ariadna
- Sillage & projection
- Passion d'Ariadna
- Value for money
- Epitome
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Passion d'Ariadna
- Fragranxe ranking
- Epitome
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EpitomeHintPassion d'AriadnaLes ContesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 51%Had 5%Want 44%
3.47/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 33%Had 10%Want 56%
Category winnerEpitomeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
43%Like
29%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
18%Love
41%Like
12%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPassion d'Ariadna
SillagePassion d'Ariadna
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEpitomeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
green69%
patchouli61%
fruity100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CardamomPepperMintBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
FigCoconut MilkBasil
Base5-7 hrs
PatchouliAmberAtlas Cedar
Top20-30 mins
FigPearCardamomBergamotPepper
Heart2-4 hrs
HyacinthRosePeach
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverMuskSandalwoodPatchouli
Category winnerPassion d'AriadnaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring73
Summer45
Fall100
Winter36
Day100
Night70
Spring67
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,187
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#58,620
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEpitomeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEpitome by Hint opens with an energizing blast of crushed mint leaves, zesty bergamot, and cracked black pepper, giving an immediate sensation like stepping out of a clean shower at a boutique hotel. As the brisk citrus and herbal kick settles on your skin, the fragrance reveals a subtle heart of green fig, smooth coc…
Reviews →Passion d'Ariadna by Les Contes opens with a striking clash between luscious fruit and prickly spice. The initial spray delivers a juicy blend of ripe fig and sweet pear, dusted generously with aromatic cardamom, zesty bergamot, and cracked black pepper. As the bright, piquant top settles onto the skin, a green hyacin…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Epitome or Passion d'Ariadna?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Epitome is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; Passion d'Ariadna is rated 3.47/5 from 17 votes. Choose Epitome for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Passion d'Ariadna for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Epitome or Passion d'Ariadna?
Passion d'Ariadna lasts longest (Passion d'Ariadna 68/100, Epitome 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Epitome or Passion d'Ariadna?
Passion d'Ariadna projects furthest (Passion d'Ariadna 77/100, Epitome 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Epitome and Passion d'Ariadna smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper, Bergamot and Fig.
Is Epitome or Passion d'Ariadna better for summer or winter?
Epitome suits daytime wear; Passion d'Ariadna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Epitome and Passion d'Ariadna?
Epitome has top notes of Cardamom, Pepper, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Coconut Milk and Basil, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Atlas Cedar. Passion d'Ariadna has top notes of Fig, Pear, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Hyacinth, Rose and Peach, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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