Question 1

What's the difference between Etherea and Fragile?

Accepted Answer

Etherea is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Battistoni (1994) dominated by White Floral accords. Fragile is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Jean Paul Gaultier (1999) leaning on White Floral accords. They share 3 accords: White Floral, Powdery, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Etherea or Fragile?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Etherea scores 3.50/5 vs Fragile at 4.09/5. Fragile's standout strength: Beloved vintage fragrance with strong nostalgic appeal. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Etherea and Fragile smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including White Floral, Powdery, Floral, Carnation, Jasmine. Fragile: Fragile is a cherished discontinued fragrance that inspires genuine affection among those who owned it, but its unavailability has made it a challenging fragrance to repurchase.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Etherea or Fragile?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Etherea vs Fragile?

Accepted Answer

Etherea scores highest for all seasons wear; Fragile scores highest for winter wear. Etherea leans daytime, Fragile leans evening.

Etherea vs Fragile

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Etherea (6)

Unique to Fragile (14)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Fragile

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Attribute	Etherea	Fragile
Brand	Battistoni	Jean Paul Gaultier
Year	1994	1999
Rating	3.50	4.09
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	19