Fragrance comparison

Wind Song Perfume vs Ariane

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 142 ratings analysed

4 wins

Wind Song Perfume

Prince Matchabelli

4.4144 votes

Rank #19,783 WoodyAromatic

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63%scent match

Closely related

Ariane

Avon · 1977

3.8498 votes

Rank #10,717 WoodyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wind Song Perfume takes 4 of 7 categories.

Wind Song Perfume
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ariane
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Wind Song Perfume4/7

Ariane3/7

Ratings & consensus: Wind Song Perfume
Community sentiment: Ariane
Longevity: Wind Song Perfume
Sillage & projection: Wind Song Perfume
Value for money: Ariane
Versatility: Wind Song Perfume
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ariane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wind Song PerfumePrince Matchabelli

ArianeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 35%Had 19%Want 46%

3.84/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%

Category winnerWind Song PerfumeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

23%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

31%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerArianeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityWind Song Perfume

SillageWind Song Perfume

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value88

Category winnerArianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

amber69%

floral61%

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CorianderTarragonOrange LeafMandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotCitruses

Heart3 to 5 hours

CarnationClovesYlang-YlangPalisander RosewoodJasmineRoseOrris Root

Base5 to 8 hours

CedarSandalwoodBenzoinVetiverAmberMusk

Top

AldehydesPalisander RosewoodPink PepperCorianderBergamotPeach

Heart

RoseCarnationOrchidYlang-YlangOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinMuskCinnamon

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Wind Song Perfume, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring81

Summer100

Fall67

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWind Song PerfumeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex58

Women42

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#10,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1977

Reviews22

Category winnerArianeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wind Song Perfume by Prince Matchabelli is a traditional floral composition defined by brisk herbs, bright citrus, and a distinctive spicy floral core. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot, mandarin orange, and aromatic coriander, giving the start a crisp, fizzy brightness. The scent quickly settles into its …

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Avon Ariane (1977) is a vintage floral aldehyde that balances a bright, soap-clean opening with a soft heart of rose and carnation. It eventually settles into a powdery orris and woody musk base. This fragrance is best suited for those who appreciate retro, polished scents that sit intimately on the skin, perfect for …

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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, Wind Song Perfume or Ariane?

Wind Song Perfume takes 4 of 7 categories. Wind Song Perfume is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Ariane is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes. Choose Wind Song Perfume for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ariane for a woody and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Wind Song Perfume or Ariane?

Wind Song Perfume lasts longest (Wind Song Perfume 66/100, Ariane 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wind Song Perfume or Ariane?

Wind Song Perfume projects furthest (Wind Song Perfume 67/100, Ariane 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wind Song Perfume and Ariane smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Wind Song Perfume or Ariane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ariane is the stronger pick. For winter, Wind Song Perfume is the stronger pick. Wind Song Perfume suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wind Song Perfume and Ariane?

Wind Song Perfume has top notes of Coriander, Tarragon, Orange Leaf and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Vetiver. Ariane has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.