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Eve Duet Contrast Calm vs Sublime

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

Updated 143 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Eve Duet Contrast Calm

    Choose it for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

  • Sublime

    Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eve Duet Contrast Calm1/7
Sublime6/7
Ratings & consensus
Sublime
Community sentiment
Sublime
Longevity
Sublime
Sillage & projection
Sublime
Value for money
Eve Duet Contrast Calm
Versatility
Sublime
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Eve Duet Contrast CalmAvon
SublimeSimone Cosac Profumi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 53%Had 38%Want 9%
3.78/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 23%Had 27%Want 50%
Category winnerSublimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
16%Love
54%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
4%Hate

69 votes

20%Love
53%Like
12%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerSublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value36
Category winnerEve Duet Contrast CalmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
patchouli92%
soft spicy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
lactonic61%
white floral100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
aquatic77%
vanilla69%
ozonic61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pink Pepper
Heart
Gardenia
Base
Patchouli
Top
PearMandarin OrangePink Pepper
Heart
GardeniaJasmineViolet Leaf
Base
HeliotropeCedarPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Gardenia and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter26
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer43
Fall30
Winter26
Day100
Night50
Category winnerSublimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex0
Women96
Men10
Unisex10
Women80
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,441

PerfumerGabriela Chelariu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,332

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Eve Duet Contrast Calm opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper that instantly cuts through the air. As the initial spice softens, creamy gardenia takes center stage, bringing a lush white floral body that feels relaxed rather than overwhelming. Grounding the composition is a dark patchouli base with soft earthy, …

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Sublime opens with juicy pear and mandarin, then settles into a soft white floral heart with gardenia, jasmine and a powdery heliotrope finish. The overall effect reads creamy, airy and slightly ozonic rather than dense. It suits shoppers who enjoy feminine floral scents with a fruity opening and a smooth woody-musky …

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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, Eve Duet Contrast Calm or Sublime?

Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories. Eve Duet Contrast Calm is rated 3.67/5 from 69 votes; Sublime is rated 3.78/5 from 74 votes. Choose Eve Duet Contrast Calm for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Sublime for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eve Duet Contrast Calm or Sublime?

Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 73/100, Eve Duet Contrast Calm 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eve Duet Contrast Calm or Sublime?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 70/100, Eve Duet Contrast Calm 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eve Duet Contrast Calm and Sublime smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Gardenia and Patchouli.

Is Eve Duet Contrast Calm or Sublime better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sublime is the stronger pick. For winter, Eve Duet Contrast Calm is the stronger pick. Sublime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eve Duet Contrast Calm and Sublime?

Eve Duet Contrast Calm has top notes of Pink Pepper, heart notes of Gardenia, a base of Patchouli. Sublime has top notes of Pear, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Violet Leaf, a base of Heliotrope, Cedar and Patchouli.

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