Fragrance comparison

Ode vs Poudre D'ivoire

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Ode

Sapil

3.506 votes

Rank #63,115 White FloralSweet

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61%scent match

Closely related

Poudre D'ivoire

Diane Castel

3.836 votes

Rank #59,610 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ode
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Poudre D'ivoire
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ode2/4

Poudre D'ivoire2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ode
Sillage & projection: Ode
Value for money: Poudre D'ivoire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Poudre D'ivoire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OdeSapil

Poudre D'ivoireDiane Castel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 58%Had 0%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

83%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOde

SillageOde

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerPoudre D'ivoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

iris77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

woody100%

sweet92%

iris84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

patchouli61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both sweet, white floral and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineIris

Base

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanPraline

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pear

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomIris

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliAmberwoodVanillaCaramel

InformationalShared notesPear, Orange Blossom, Iris and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Poudre D'ivoire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPoudre D'ivoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sapil Ode opens with juicy pear and black currant, then turns soft and floral with orange blossom, jasmine and a clear iris powderiness. The dry-down leans sweet, creamy and dessert-like, with vanilla, tonka and praline over patchouli. This reads as a floral gourmand with a feminine profile, suited to shoppers who enj…

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Poudre D'ivoire by Diane Castel opens with a crisp, juicy splash of fresh pear that quickly settles into an elegant floral core. Orange blossom adds a clean, bright touch, while powdery iris gives the heart a smooth, cosmetic softness. As it settles, warm caramel and vanilla wrap around earthy patchouli and rich amber…

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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, Ode or Poudre D'ivoire?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ode is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes; Poudre D'ivoire is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Ode for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Poudre D'ivoire for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ode or Poudre D'ivoire?

Ode lasts longest (Ode 68/100, Poudre D'ivoire 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ode or Poudre D'ivoire?

Ode projects furthest (Ode 80/100, Poudre D'ivoire 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ode and Poudre D'ivoire smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and iris accords. Common notes include Pear, Orange Blossom, Iris and Vanilla.

Is Ode or Poudre D'ivoire better for summer or winter?

Ode suits daytime wear; Poudre D'ivoire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ode and Poudre D'ivoire?

Ode has top notes of Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Praline. Poudre D'ivoire has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Amberwood, Vanilla and Caramel.