Poudre D'ivoire vs Reine de Saba
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Poudre D'ivoire takes 3 of 4 categories.
Poudre D'ivoireChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Reine de SabaChoose it for a patchouli and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Poudre D'ivoire3/4
Reine de Saba1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Reine de Saba
- Sillage & projection
- Poudre D'ivoire
- 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 CastelReine de SabaIsabelle Ariana ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 58%Had 0%Want 42%
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 11%Had 16%Want 74%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
83%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
0%Love
83%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityReine de Saba
SillagePoudre D'ivoire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPoudre D'ivoireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
iris84%
white floral77%
vanilla69%
patchouli61%
patchouli100%
citrus92%
woody84%
white floral77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, patchouli and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Pear
Heart1 to 2 hours
Orange BlossomIris
Base3 to 5 hours
PatchouliAmberwoodVanillaCaramel
Top
BergamotPear
Heart
Orange BlossomFreesiaIris
Base
PatchouliCaramel
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 seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#59,610
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#62,828
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPoudre D'ivoireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPoudre 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…
Reviews →Reine de Saba opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sweet pear, creating a crisp fruit contrast that immediately grabs your attention. As the bright citrus fades, middle notes of orange blossom and powdery iris add a soft floral body. The real character arrives in the dry-down, where dark patchouli anchors melted c…
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, Poudre D'ivoire or Reine de Saba?
Poudre D'ivoire takes 3 of 4 categories. Poudre D'ivoire is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Reine de Saba is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Poudre D'ivoire for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reine de Saba for a patchouli and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Poudre D'ivoire or Reine de Saba?
Reine de Saba lasts longest (Reine de Saba 70/100, Poudre D'ivoire 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Poudre D'ivoire or Reine de Saba?
Poudre D'ivoire projects furthest (Poudre D'ivoire 50/100, Reine de Saba 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Poudre D'ivoire and Reine de Saba smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and white floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Orange Blossom, Iris and Patchouli.
Is Poudre D'ivoire or Reine de Saba better for summer or winter?
Poudre D'ivoire suits daytime wear; Reine de Saba suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Poudre D'ivoire and Reine de Saba?
Poudre D'ivoire has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Amberwood, Vanilla and Caramel. Reine de Saba has top notes of Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Freesia and Iris, a base of Patchouli and Caramel.
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