Fragrance comparison

Femme Summer 2021 vs Washington Ave

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Femme Summer 2021

Zara

3.8539 votes

Rank #27,988 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Washington Ave

Ainash Parfums

4.006 votes

Rank #38,548 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Washington Ave takes 3 of 4 categories.

Femme Summer 2021
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Washington Ave
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Femme Summer 20211/4

Washington Ave3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Washington Ave
Sillage & projection: Washington Ave
Value for money: Washington Ave
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Femme Summer 2021

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Femme Summer 2021Zara

Washington AveAinash Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 59%Had 16%Want 26%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

36%Like

21%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWashington Ave

SillageWashington Ave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value83

Category winnerWashington AveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus83%

vanilla65%

floral48%

sweet30%

white floral100%

fresh92%

floral84%

fruity77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Vanilla

Top

LitchiCassisMandarin Orange

Heart

LilyPeonyJasmine

Base

AmbroxanPralineVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer100

Fall18

Winter5

Day100

Night35

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#38,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFemme Summer 2021Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Femme Summer 2021 opens with a bright mandarin lift, then settles into a jasmine-led floral with a soft vanilla finish. On skin, it often reads airy, clean, lightly creamy, and gently powdery rather than loud. This suits someone who wants an easy summer floral with a feminine feel and a soft, approachable trail. If yo…

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Washington Ave opens with a bright lychee, cassis, and mandarin sparkle, then settles into a soft floral heart of peony, lily, and jasmine. Underneath, ambroxan, vanilla, praline, and musk give it a smooth, slightly sweet finish. It reads as a polished fruity floral with a clean musky glow. Community feedback consiste…

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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, Femme Summer 2021 or Washington Ave?

Washington Ave takes 3 of 4 categories. Femme Summer 2021 is rated 3.85/5 from 39 votes; Washington Ave is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Femme Summer 2021 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Washington Ave for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Femme Summer 2021 or Washington Ave?

Washington Ave lasts longest (Washington Ave 58/100, Femme Summer 2021 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Femme Summer 2021 or Washington Ave?

Washington Ave projects furthest (Washington Ave 58/100, Femme Summer 2021 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Femme Summer 2021 and Washington Ave smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Femme Summer 2021 or Washington Ave better for summer or winter?

Femme Summer 2021 suits daytime wear; Washington Ave suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Femme Summer 2021 and Washington Ave?

Femme Summer 2021 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Vanilla. Washington Ave has top notes of Litchi, Cassis and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Ambroxan, Praline, Vanilla and Musk.