Fragrance comparison

Noble Epine vs Ultra Sexy

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 778 ratings analysed

Noble Epine

L'Occitane en Provence

4.26129 votes

Rank #10,566 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ultra Sexy

Avon

3.84649 votes

Rank #8,157 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ultra Sexy takes 4 of 7 categories.

Noble Epine
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ultra Sexy
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Noble Epine3/7

Ultra Sexy4/7

Ratings & consensus: Noble Epine
Community sentiment: Noble Epine
Longevity: Noble Epine
Sillage & projection: Ultra Sexy
Value for money: Ultra Sexy
Versatility: Ultra Sexy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ultra Sexy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noble EpineL'Occitane en Provence

Ultra SexyAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 649 votes

Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%

Category winnerNoble EpineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

129 votes

21%Love

54%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

643 votes

Category winnerNoble EpineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNoble Epine

SillageUltra Sexy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value77

Category winnerUltra SexyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky92%

almond84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

amber69%

tropical61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AlmondBergamotPear

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaPeonyHawthorn

Base4-6 hrs

MuskAmbroxanBlonde Woods

Top

PassionfruitPearBergamot

Heart

PeachMagnoliaPeony

Base

AmberWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear, Magnolia and Peony. Durations are only published for Noble Epine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Category winnerUltra SexyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 20%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#8,157

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerUltra SexyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Noble Epine pairs crisp green pear and bitter almond with a soft heart of hawthorn and peony. The opening sprays on bright and tart, lifting quickly with bergamot before settling into clean, milky floral petals. Clean musk and ambroxan keep the base velvety and light on skin. It smells like luxu…

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Avon Ultra Sexy is a floral fruity composition launched in 2013 by Frank Voelkl. It leads with a bright burst of passionfruit and pear, softening into a heart of peony and magnolia. The dry-down relies on a mix of amber and woody notes, resulting in a sweet and approachable scent profile that shines in casual, warm-we…

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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, Noble Epine or Ultra Sexy?

Ultra Sexy takes 4 of 7 categories. Noble Epine is rated 4.26/5 from 129 votes; Ultra Sexy is rated 3.84/5 from 649 votes. Choose Noble Epine for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ultra Sexy for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Noble Epine or Ultra Sexy?

They last about the same: Noble Epine 58/100, Ultra Sexy 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Noble Epine or Ultra Sexy?

Ultra Sexy projects furthest (Ultra Sexy 54/100, Noble Epine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noble Epine and Ultra Sexy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Magnolia and Peony.

Is Noble Epine or Ultra Sexy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Noble Epine is the stronger pick. For winter, Ultra Sexy is the stronger pick. Noble Epine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noble Epine and Ultra Sexy?

Noble Epine has top notes of Almond, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Magnolia, Peony and Hawthorn, a base of Musk, Ambroxan and Blonde Woods. Ultra Sexy has top notes of Passionfruit, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Magnolia and Peony, a base of Amber, Woody Notes and Musk.