Fragrance comparison

Fenix vs Ayurveda

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 884 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fenix

L'Arc

4.0426 votes

Rank #37,888 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Ayurveda

Tesori d'Oriente

3.62858 votes

Rank #11,248 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fenix takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fenix
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ayurveda
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Fenix5/7

Ayurveda2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FenixL'Arc

AyurvedaTesori d'Oriente

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

3.62/ 5 · 858 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerFenixRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

19%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

16%Love

51%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

858 votes

Category winnerFenixMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityFenix

SillageFenix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value86

Category winnerAyurvedaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus90%

amber80%

warm spicy70%

musky60%

powdery50%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

SpicesAromatic Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesAmberMusk

Top

OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart

PepperSpicesIrisVioletYlang-Ylang

Base

Peru BalsamVetiverPatchouliCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesOrange, Lemon, Spices and Amber. Durations are only published for Fenix, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer40

Fall100

Winter93

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFenixMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

Men5

Unisex50

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#11,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerAyurvedaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fenix by L'Arc opens with an invigorating burst of sweet orange and tart lemon, immediately joined by warm culinary spices and gentle aromatic notes. Rather than smelling like sharp floor cleaner, the citrus feels round, juicy, and lightly candied, evoking the warm aroma of an artisan bakery counter in early autumn. A…

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Tesori d'Oriente Ayurveda blends bright citrus notes with warm spices and woody patchouli. This scent serves as a comforting post-shower treat or a relaxing at-home spray. It delivers a clean, soap-like freshness that feels like freshly laundered sheets on a warm afternoon, making it a reliable casual choice.

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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, Fenix or Ayurveda?

Fenix takes 5 of 7 categories. Fenix is rated 4.04/5 from 26 votes; Ayurveda is rated 3.62/5 from 858 votes. Choose Fenix for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ayurveda for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fenix or Ayurveda?

Fenix lasts longest (Fenix 84/100, Ayurveda 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fenix or Ayurveda?

Fenix projects furthest (Fenix 71/100, Ayurveda 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fenix and Ayurveda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Orange, Lemon, Spices and Amber.

Is Fenix or Ayurveda better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fenix is the stronger pick. For winter, Fenix is the stronger pick. Fenix suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fenix and Ayurveda?

Fenix has top notes of Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Spices and Aromatic Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Musk. Ayurveda has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Spices, Iris and Violet, a base of Peru Balsam, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar.