Fragrance comparison

Poudre D'ivoire vs Tamara

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Poudre D'ivoire

Diane Castel

3.836 votes

Rank #59,610 WoodySweet

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67%scent match

Closely related

Tamara

Adyan by Anfar

4.628 votes

Rank #41,048 SweetWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poudre D'ivoire takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Poudre D'ivoire3/4

Tamara1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poudre D'ivoireDiane Castel

TamaraAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 58%Had 0%Want 42%

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

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

63%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityPoudre D'ivoire

SillagePoudre D'ivoire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value83

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%

white floral92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

iris61%

Scent match67%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

Orange BlossomPearBlack CurrantRose

Heart

JasminePralineIris

Base

VanillaPatchouliTonka Bean

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–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

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#59,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTamaraHigher 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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Tamara by Adyan by Anfar is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. Tamara was launched in 2021. Top notes are Orange Blossom, Pear, Black Currant and Rose; middle notes are Jasmine, Praline and Iris; base notes are Vanilla, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.

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 Tamara?

Poudre D'ivoire takes 3 of 4 categories. Poudre D'ivoire is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Tamara is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Poudre D'ivoire for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tamara for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Poudre D'ivoire or Tamara?

Poudre D'ivoire lasts longest (Poudre D'ivoire 60/100, Tamara 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poudre D'ivoire or Tamara?

Poudre D'ivoire projects furthest (Poudre D'ivoire 50/100, Tamara 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poudre D'ivoire and Tamara smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% 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 Tamara better for summer or winter?

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

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

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