Fragrance comparison

Hera vs Apres l'Ondee

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,381 ratings analysed

Hera

Class

3.002 votes

Rank #69,088 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Apres l'Ondee

Guerlain

4.292,379 votes

Rank #2,931 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Hera
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Apres l'Ondee
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hera1/2

Apres l'Ondee1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Hera
Fragranxe ranking: Apres l'Ondee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeraClass

Apres l'OndeeGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 40%Want 60%

4.29/ 5 · 2,379 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

53%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

2,379 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery83%

warm spicy65%

aromatic48%

white floral30%

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

NeroliJasmine

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletHeliotrope

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodCedarVetiverAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

AniseCassiaNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletOrris RootMimosaCarnationSandalwoodRoseYlang-YlangVetiver

Base2 to 3 hours

IrisHeliotropeVanillaMuskBenzoinStyraxAmber

Category winnerHeraLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer58

Fall45

Winter23

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,931

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerApres l'OndeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hera by Class presents a distinctive balance between brisk floral brightness and a deep, grounding foundation. The initial spray introduces sharp neroli and crisp jasmine, creating a clean white floral introduction. As the bright opening settles, soft heliotrope and violet emerge, coating the floral heart in a smooth,…

Reviews →

Guerlain Apres l'Ondee smells like a pale spring garden after a cool rain shower. It opens with an unusual burst of herbal anise and bright neroli, paired with touches of bergamot and lemon. As the citrus settles, powdery violet and earthy iris root step forward, accompanied by soft yellow mimosa and spicy carnation. …

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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, Hera or Apres l'Ondee?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Hera is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Apres l'Ondee is rated 4.29/5 from 2,379 votes. Choose Hera for a woody and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose Apres l'Ondee for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Hera and Apres l'Ondee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Violet, Heliotrope and Sandalwood.

Is Hera or Apres l'Ondee better for summer or winter?

Apres l'Ondee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hera and Apres l'Ondee?

Hera has top notes of Neroli and Jasmine, heart notes of Violet and Heliotrope, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber. Apres l'Ondee has top notes of Anise, Cassia, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Mimosa and Carnation, a base of Iris, Heliotrope, Vanilla and Musk.