Higher vs Passion d'Ariadna
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
HigherChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Passion d'AriadnaChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Higher2/5
Passion d'Ariadna2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Higher
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Passion d'Ariadna
- Sillage & projection
- Passion d'Ariadna
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Higher
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HigherDiorPassion d'AriadnaLes ContesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 1,428 votes
Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%
3.47/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 33%Had 10%Want 56%
Category winnerHigherRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
1,428 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 winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
woody77%
sweet69%
green61%
fruity100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both fruity, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearBasilLemonPeach
Heart
CypressRosemaryPepperCardamom
Base
MuskCedar
Top20-30 mins
FigPearCardamomBergamotPepper
Heart2-4 hrs
HyacinthRosePeach
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverMuskSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPear, Peach, Pepper and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Passion d'Ariadna, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
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#2,203
PerfumerOlivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux
Launched2001
Reviews128
Overall rank#57,971
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHigherHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHigher by Dior is a crisp, bright aromatic cologne built around an unusual frozen fruit profile. It kicks off with an invigorating burst of chilled green pear, juicy peach, and crushed garden basil, delivering an immediate splash of clean, botanical energy. As the initial sweetness softens, green cypress, aromatic ros…
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, Higher or Passion d'Ariadna?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Higher is rated 4.13/5 from 1,428 votes; Passion d'Ariadna is rated 3.47/5 from 17 votes. Choose Higher for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Passion d'Ariadna for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Higher or Passion d'Ariadna?
Passion d'Ariadna lasts longest (Passion d'Ariadna 68/100, Higher 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Higher or Passion d'Ariadna?
Passion d'Ariadna projects furthest (Passion d'Ariadna 77/100, Higher 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Higher and Passion d'Ariadna smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Peach, Pepper and Cardamom.
Is Higher or Passion d'Ariadna better for summer or winter?
Passion d'Ariadna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Higher and Passion d'Ariadna?
Higher has top notes of Pear, Basil, Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Cypress, Rosemary, Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Musk and Cedar. 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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