Fragrance comparison

White vs Ananda

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,205 ratings analysed

White

Lanoe

3.5924 votes

Rank #23,003 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Ananda

M. Micallef

3.882,181 votes

Rank #2,855 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ananda takes 2 of 4 categories.

White
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ananda
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

White1/4

Ananda2/4

Ratings & consensus: Ananda
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: White
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ananda

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WhiteLanoe

AnandaM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.88/ 5 · 2,181 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerAnandaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

28%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,746 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityWhite

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value43

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

powdery69%

floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiPlumPear

Heart

MimosaVioletPoppyJasmine

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaTeak Wood

Top

PearPlumBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

MimosaVioletJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base

White MuskVanille

InformationalShared notesPlum, Pear, Mimosa and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex3

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,003

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#2,855

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews132

Category winnerAnandaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

White is a fruity floral with a soft, sweet profile built around lychee, plum and pear over vanilla, amber and light woods. It opens juicy and bright, then settles into a powdery, creamy finish with a gentle floral heart. This reads feminine and easy to wear, especially if you like sweet-fruity scents with a smooth va…

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Ananda by M. Micallef is a bright, airy floral fragrance that balances fruitiness with a soft, powdery finish. It centers on a realistic pear opening that leads into a warm, sunny heart of mimosa. This elegant composition is versatile for spring days, offering a clean, polished aura that works beautifully for professi…

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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, White or Ananda?

Ananda takes 2 of 4 categories. White is rated 3.59/5 from 24 votes; Ananda is rated 3.88/5 from 2,181 votes. Choose White for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ananda for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, White or Ananda?

White lasts longest (White 74/100, Ananda 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White or Ananda?

Projection is very close: White 60/100, Ananda 60/100 for sillage.

Do White and Ananda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Pear, Mimosa and Violet.

Is White or Ananda better for summer or winter?

White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in White and Ananda?

White has top notes of Litchi, Plum and Pear, heart notes of Mimosa, Violet, Poppy and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Teak Wood. Ananda has top notes of Pear, Plum, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, Violet, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk and Vanille.