Fragrance comparison

Mademoiselle N. 16 vs Passion d'Ariadna

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Mademoiselle N. 16

Parfums Constantine

3.758 votes

Rank #61,034 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Passion d'Ariadna

Les Contes

3.4717 votes

Rank #53,225 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Passion d'Ariadna takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mademoiselle N. 16
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Passion d'Ariadna
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Mademoiselle N. 161/5

Passion d'Ariadna4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Passion d'Ariadna
Sillage & projection: Passion d'Ariadna
Value for money: Mademoiselle N. 16
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Passion d'Ariadna
Fragranxe ranking: Passion d'Ariadna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mademoiselle N. 16Parfums Constantine

Passion d'AriadnaLes Contes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

3.47/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

50%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityPassion d'Ariadna

SillagePassion d'Ariadna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMademoiselle N. 16Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CitrusesFigPearBergamotGreen Mandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomNarcissusLilyJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskOlive TreeSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

FigPearCardamomBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

HyacinthRosePeach

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Category winnerPassion d'AriadnaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring67

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex0

Women80

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

Date 35%Casual 29%Party 21%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPassion d'AriadnaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums Constantine Mademoiselle N. 16 delivers a crisp burst of Mediterranean freshness anchored by smooth woods. The opening pairs zesty green mandarin and bergamot with a pulpy, sweet pear and green fig slice. A quick flash of alcohol dissipates within two minutes. Then, the scent warms up nicely. Spicy green carda…

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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…

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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, Mademoiselle N. 16 or Passion d'Ariadna?

Passion d'Ariadna takes 4 of 5 categories. Mademoiselle N. 16 is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Passion d'Ariadna is rated 3.47/5 from 17 votes. Choose Mademoiselle N. 16 for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Passion d'Ariadna for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mademoiselle N. 16 or Passion d'Ariadna?

Passion d'Ariadna lasts longest (Passion d'Ariadna 68/100, Mademoiselle N. 16 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mademoiselle N. 16 or Passion d'Ariadna?

Passion d'Ariadna projects furthest (Passion d'Ariadna 77/100, Mademoiselle N. 16 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mademoiselle N. 16 and Passion d'Ariadna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Fig, Pear, Bergamot and Cardamom.

Is Mademoiselle N. 16 or Passion d'Ariadna better for summer or winter?

Mademoiselle N. 16 suits daytime wear; Passion d'Ariadna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mademoiselle N. 16 and Passion d'Ariadna?

Mademoiselle N. 16 has top notes of Citruses, Fig, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Narcissus, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Olive Tree and Sandalwood. 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.