Fragrance comparison

Gilda vs Plus Plus Feminine

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,327 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gilda

Pierre Wulff

4.5575 votes

Rank #26,976 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Plus Plus Feminine

Diesel

3.681,252 votes

Rank #3,405 LactonicSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gilda takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gilda
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Plus Plus Feminine
Choose it for a lactonic and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gilda5/7

Plus Plus Feminine2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GildaPierre Wulff

Plus Plus FeminineDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%

3.68/ 5 · 1,252 votes

Have 37%Had 37%Want 26%

Category winnerGildaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

35%Like

1%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

23%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

1,252 votes

Category winnerGildaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityGilda

SillageGilda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value79

Category winnerGildaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

powdery69%

floral61%

lactonic100%

sweet91%

coconut83%

vanilla74%

powdery65%

fruity56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleTarragonAfrican Orange FlowerBergamot

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangOrchidJasmineCarnationRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanilleSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

PineappleBitter OrangeCassisFruity NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Heart2 to 3 hours

MilkCoconutLilyCherryBig StrawberryRed AppleOrchidJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

VanilleMuskNutmegSandalwoodOrris RootVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Orchid, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Plus Plus Feminine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer57

Fall100

Winter64

Day55

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall98

Winter85

Day100

Night24

Category winnerPlus Plus FeminineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

Men6

Unisex36

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,976

PerfumerFrancis Camail

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,405

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerPlus Plus FeminineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Released in the mid-1980s, Gilda by Pierre Wulff is a bold vintage floral with a heavy footprint. It balances a sweet tropical opening against a dry woodiness. A sharp bite of tarragon cuts through syrupy pineapple, leading into a dense wall of white flowers. This scent suits collectors who appreciate the loud, unfilt…

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Plus Plus Feminine by Diesel offers an unusual, nostalgic profile centered on creamy lactonic tones and bright fruit. The composition begins with a lively burst of pineapple, bitter orange, cassis, and soft lily-of-the-valley. As the initial sharpness clears, a distinct milk accord surfaces alongside coconut, cherry, …

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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, Gilda or Plus Plus Feminine?

Gilda takes 5 of 7 categories. Gilda is rated 4.55/5 from 75 votes; Plus Plus Feminine is rated 3.68/5 from 1,252 votes. Choose Gilda for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Plus Plus Feminine for a lactonic and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gilda or Plus Plus Feminine?

Gilda lasts longest (Gilda 76/100, Plus Plus Feminine 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gilda or Plus Plus Feminine?

Gilda projects furthest (Gilda 72/100, Plus Plus Feminine 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gilda and Plus Plus Feminine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Orchid, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Gilda or Plus Plus Feminine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Plus Plus Feminine is the stronger pick. For winter, Plus Plus Feminine is the stronger pick. Gilda suits evening wear; Plus Plus Feminine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gilda and Plus Plus Feminine?

Gilda has top notes of Pineapple, Tarragon, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin. Plus Plus Feminine has top notes of Pineapple, Bitter Orange, Cassis and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Milk, Coconut, Lily and Cherry, a base of Vanille, Musk, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.