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La Diva vs Apres l'Ondee

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

Updated 2,391 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

  • La Diva

    Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.

  • Apres l'Ondee

    Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

La Diva3/6
Apres l'Ondee3/6
Ratings & consensus
Apres l'Ondee
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
La Diva
Sillage & projection
La Diva
Value for money
Apres l'Ondee
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
La Diva
Fragranxe ranking
Apres l'Ondee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
La DivaDifferent Ego
Apres l'OndeeGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.58/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%
4.29/ 5 · 2,379 votes
Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%
Category winnerApres l'OndeeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
8%Love
17%Like
25%Ok
25%Dislike
25%Hate

12 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
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate40
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityLa Diva

SillageLa Diva

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value50
Category winnerApres l'OndeeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
musky91%
soft spicy83%
rose74%
woody65%
powdery56%
powdery100%
violet92%
floral84%
iris77%
woody69%
vanilla61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperNeroliIris
Heart2 to 4 hours
Moroccan RoseJasmineMyrrh
Base8 to 12 hours
AmberPrecious WoodsMuskVanillaBenzoinFrankincense
Top15 to 30 minutes
AniseCassiaNeroliBergamotLemon
Heart1 to 2 hours
VioletOrris RootMimosaCarnationSandalwoodRoseYlang-YlangVetiver
Base2 to 3 hours
IrisHeliotropeVanillaMuskBenzoinStyraxAmber
Category winnerLa DivaLongest dry-down: 8 to 12 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer58
Fall45
Winter23
Day100
Night24
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
Men2
Unisex24
Women74
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,575

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,308

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerApres l'OndeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Diva by Different Ego arrives as a bold resinous floral designed around contrasting textures. The opening pairs brisk pink pepper and neroli with a dry, powdery iris note that immediately sets an elegant tone. As the initial brightness settles, Moroccan rose and jasmine swell into focus, anchored by the smoky, bals…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Diva or Apres l'Ondee?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. La Diva is rated 2.58/5 from 12 votes; Apres l'Ondee is rated 4.29/5 from 2,379 votes. Choose La Diva for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Apres l'Ondee for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Diva or Apres l'Ondee?

La Diva lasts longest (La Diva 100/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Diva or Apres l'Ondee?

La Diva projects furthest (La Diva 63/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Diva and Apres l'Ondee smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Iris, Amber and Musk.

Is La Diva or Apres l'Ondee better for summer or winter?

La Diva suits day or night wear; Apres l'Ondee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Diva and Apres l'Ondee?

La Diva has top notes of Pink Pepper, Neroli and Iris, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Jasmine and Myrrh, a base of Amber, Precious Woods, Musk and Vanilla. 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.

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