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Simply Because vs Feerie Spring Blossom

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

Updated 546 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Feerie Spring Blossom takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Simply Because

    Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

  • Feerie Spring Blossom

    Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Simply Because1/7
Feerie Spring Blossom6/7
Ratings & consensus
Feerie Spring Blossom
Community sentiment
Feerie Spring Blossom
Longevity
Feerie Spring Blossom
Sillage & projection
Feerie Spring Blossom
Value for money
Simply Because
Versatility
Feerie Spring Blossom
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Feerie Spring Blossom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Simply BecauseAvon
Feerie Spring BlossomVan Cleef & Arpels
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 371 votes
Have 38%Had 63%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 175 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerFeerie Spring BlossomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
57%Like
1%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

371 votes

22%Love
63%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerFeerie Spring BlossomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity42
〰 Sillage40
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityFeerie Spring Blossom

SillageFeerie Spring Blossom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value53
Category winnerSimply BecauseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
fresh90%
fruity80%
tropical70%
vanilla60%
powdery50%
floral100%
fruity88%
fresh77%
sweet65%
musky53%
rose42%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LitchiRed AppleBergamot
Heart
PeonyCherry BlossomJasmine
Base
VanillaWhite MuskWhite Wood
Top15-30 mins
Cherry BlossomLitchiPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
PeonyRaspberryMagnolia
Base6-8 hrs
MuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLitchi, Peony and Cherry Blossom. Durations are only published for Feerie Spring Blossom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer59
Fall0
Winter9
Day100
Night13
Category winnerFeerie Spring BlossomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex0
Women94
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerFeerie Spring BlossomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Simply Because opens with crisp red apple and sweet litchi before softening into fresh peony and cherry blossom. The dry-down relies on quiet white musk and pale woods, keeping the overall feel airy, clean, and uncomplicated. It suits casual warm spring mornings when you want a fresh floral scent without overwhel…

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Feerie Spring Blossom by Van Cleef & Arpels smells like a stroll under freshly blooming trees on a crisp April morning. The scent opens with a burst of crisp cherry blossom and tart, juicy litchi fruit, brightened by a noticeable kick of spicy pink pepper. As the sharp opening settles, creamy magnolia and soft peony p…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Simply Because or Feerie Spring Blossom?

Feerie Spring Blossom takes 6 of 7 categories. Simply Because is rated 3.66/5 from 371 votes; Feerie Spring Blossom is rated 3.93/5 from 175 votes. Choose Simply Because for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Feerie Spring Blossom for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Simply Because or Feerie Spring Blossom?

Feerie Spring Blossom lasts longest (Feerie Spring Blossom 68/100, Simply Because 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Simply Because or Feerie Spring Blossom?

Feerie Spring Blossom projects furthest (Feerie Spring Blossom 65/100, Simply Because 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Simply Because and Feerie Spring Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Litchi, Peony and Cherry Blossom.

Is Simply Because or Feerie Spring Blossom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Feerie Spring Blossom is the stronger pick. For winter, Simply Because is the stronger pick. Feerie Spring Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Simply Because and Feerie Spring Blossom?

Simply Because has top notes of Litchi, Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Cherry Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and White Wood. Feerie Spring Blossom has top notes of Cherry Blossom, Litchi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Raspberry and Magnolia, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean.

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