Queening
Mind GamesEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Queening vs. Apheara
Is Queening better than Apheara?
Queening rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VanillaMusk
sweetfruitywoody
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The essentials
What's different between Queening and Apheara?
| Queening | Apheara | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2023 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Christelle Laprade | Christian Carbonnel |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Queening and Apheara smell?
Queening
Powdery
Vanilla
Coconut
Iris
Sweet
Musky
Fruity
Woody
Apheara
Fruity
Sweet
Citrus
Caramel
White Floral
Woody
Aromatic
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Queening and Apheara share?
Top
Cotton FlowerAppleCypress
RaspberryGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisOrris RootRumSaffron
CaramelLily of the ValleyBlackcurrant
Base
VanillaCoconutMusk
PatchouliVetiverAmberVanillaMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Queening or Apheara?
| Queening | Apheara | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Queening and Apheara?
Queening earns its name. The rum-saffron heart is unexpectedly luxurious, and the vanilla-coconut base keeps you smelling like you spent money without trying too hard. Christelle Laprade delivers.Queening
Sweetness with teeth. The caramel here isn't syrupy or overwhelming, it's tempered by vetiver and patchouli, giving it depth without heaviness. Fruity-sensual-addictive: three words the brand uses.Apheara
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