Generation(s) vs Passion d'Ariadna
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Passion d'Ariadna takes 4 of 6 categories.
Generation(s)Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Passion d'AriadnaChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Generation(s)2/6
Passion d'Ariadna4/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Generation(s)
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Passion d'Ariadna
- Sillage & projection
- Passion d'Ariadna
- Value for money
- Passion d'Ariadna
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Passion d'Ariadna
- Fragranxe ranking
- Generation(s)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Generation(s)Ex NihiloPassion d'AriadnaLes ContesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 190 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.47/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 33%Had 10%Want 56%
Category winnerGeneration(s)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
39%Like
23%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
190 votes
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 winnerPassion d'AriadnaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody91%
sweet83%
powdery74%
musky65%
warm spicy56%
fruity100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both fruity, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PearPink PepperFrankincense
Heart2-4 hrs
Fig
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean
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 seasonSpring88
Summer100
Fall53
Winter22
Day100
Night35
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#18,270
PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#57,971
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGeneration(s)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEx Nihilo Generation(s) opens with a refreshing splash of crisp green pear, sparked by crushed pink pepper and a delicate touch of clean frankincense. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts into a smooth, milky fig heart that feels plush rather than grassy. The base anchors the fruit in warm sandalwoo…
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, Generation(s) or Passion d'Ariadna?
Passion d'Ariadna takes 4 of 6 categories. Generation(s) is rated 3.75/5 from 190 votes; Passion d'Ariadna is rated 3.47/5 from 17 votes. Choose Generation(s) for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Passion d'Ariadna for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Generation(s) or Passion d'Ariadna?
Passion d'Ariadna lasts longest (Passion d'Ariadna 68/100, Generation(s) 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Generation(s) or Passion d'Ariadna?
Passion d'Ariadna projects furthest (Passion d'Ariadna 77/100, Generation(s) 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Generation(s) and Passion d'Ariadna smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Fig, Sandalwood and Musk.
Is Generation(s) or Passion d'Ariadna better for summer or winter?
Generation(s) suits daytime wear; Passion d'Ariadna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Generation(s) and Passion d'Ariadna?
Generation(s) has top notes of Pear, Pink Pepper and Frankincense, heart notes of Fig, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. 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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