La Primavera vs Apres l'Ondee
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
La PrimaveraChoose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Apres l'OndeeChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Primavera2/4
Apres l'Ondee2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Primavera
- Sillage & projection
- La Primavera
- Value for money
- Apres l'Ondee
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apres l'Ondee
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La PrimaveraArgosApres l'OndeeGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%
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 hate71%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
7 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
Category winners
LongevityLa Primavera
SillageLa Primavera
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerApres l'OndeeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
rose92%
green84%
powdery77%
musky69%
aromatic61%
powdery100%
violet92%
floral84%
iris77%
woody69%
vanilla61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green LeavesBergamotLemon
Heart
RoseHeliotrope
Base
MuskVetiverVanilla
Top15 to 30 minutes
AniseCassiaNeroliBergamotLemon
Heart1 to 2 hours
VioletOrris RootMimosaCarnationSandalwoodRoseYlang-YlangVetiver
Base2 to 3 hours
IrisHeliotropeVanillaMuskBenzoinStyraxAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Rose and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Apres l'Ondee, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer58
Fall45
Winter23
Day100
Night24
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#44,819
PerfumerChristian Petrovich
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#2,281
PerfumerJacques Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews202
Category winnerApres l'OndeeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArgos La Primavera hits the skin with an unmistakable punch of bitter bergamot, tart lemon, and bruised green leaves. The opening feels raw and zesty, cutting straight through humid morning air. As the initial citrus surge settles, a floral heart built around damp rose and powdery heliotrope takes control. The base dr…
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. …
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, La Primavera or Apres l'Ondee?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. La Primavera is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Apres l'Ondee is rated 4.29/5 from 2,379 votes. Choose La Primavera for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Apres l'Ondee for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, La Primavera or Apres l'Ondee?
La Primavera lasts longest (La Primavera 88/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Primavera or Apres l'Ondee?
La Primavera projects furthest (La Primavera 75/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Primavera and Apres l'Ondee smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Rose and Heliotrope.
Is La Primavera or Apres l'Ondee better for summer or winter?
La Primavera suits daytime wear; Apres l'Ondee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Primavera and Apres l'Ondee?
La Primavera has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Vetiver 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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