Fragrance comparison

Poudre D'ivoire vs Milano

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

2 wins

Poudre D'ivoire

Diane Castel

3.836 votes

Rank #59,610 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Milano

Alena Seredova

4.001 votes

Rank #61,711 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poudre D'ivoire takes 2 of 4 categories.

Poudre D'ivoire
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Milano
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Poudre D'ivoire2/4

Milano0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

Poudre D'ivoireDiane Castel

MilanoAlena Seredova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 58%Had 0%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

83%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPoudre D'ivoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

iris84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

patchouli61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

white floral77%

patchouli69%

vanilla61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both sweet, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pear

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomIris

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliAmberwoodVanillaCaramel

Top

PearBlack Currant

Heart

JasmineIrisOrange Blossom

Base

PralinePatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesPear, Orange Blossom, Iris and Patchouli. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

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#59,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPoudre D'ivoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Milano is a sweet, fruity floral with a cosy gourmand base. It opens with juicy pear and blackcurrant, then turns creamy and softly powdery through jasmine, orange blossom and iris. In the dry-down, praline, vanilla and tonka make it feel dessert-like, with patchouli adding depth. It can wear as a moderate, easygoing …

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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, Poudre D'ivoire or Milano?

Poudre D'ivoire takes 2 of 4 categories. Poudre D'ivoire is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Milano is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Poudre D'ivoire for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Milano for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Poudre D'ivoire or Milano?

They last about the same: Poudre D'ivoire 60/100, Milano 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Poudre D'ivoire or Milano?

Projection is very close: Poudre D'ivoire 50/100, Milano 50/100 for sillage.

Do Poudre D'ivoire and Milano smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Orange Blossom, Iris and Patchouli.

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

Poudre D'ivoire suits daytime wear; Milano suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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