007 Royal Patchouli vs Arpège
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
007 Royal Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories.
007 Royal PatchouliChoose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
ArpègeChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
007 Royal Patchouli5/7
Arpège2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 007 Royal Patchouli
- Community sentiment
- 007 Royal Patchouli
- Longevity
- 007 Royal Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- 007 Royal Patchouli
- Value for money
- Arpège
- Versatility
- 007 Royal Patchouli
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arpège
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
007 Royal PatchouliAjmalArpègeLanvinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 56%Had 21%Want 22%
3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winner007 Royal PatchouliRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
61 votes
40%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
4,581 votes
Category winner007 Royal PatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity007 Royal Patchouli
Sillage007 Royal Patchouli
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArpègeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
yellow floral77%
white floral69%
sweet61%
white floral100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Ylang-YlangJasmineNeroliRose
Heart
Patchouli
Base
VanillaAmberMusk
Top
AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia
Base
SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Jasmine, Neroli and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer63
Fall95
Winter100
Day100
Night95
Spring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winner007 Royal PatchouliMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,718
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#1,099
PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher
Launched—
Reviews208
Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal 007 Royal Patchouli is a concentrated perfume oil that puts patchouli front and centre. It opens with a bright floral lift (neroli and jasmine, with ylang ylang and rose), then settles into a darker, woodier patchouli core. The dry-down turns warmer and smoother with amber, musk and a powdery vanilla sweetness. …
Reviews →Arpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …
Reviews →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, 007 Royal Patchouli or Arpège?
007 Royal Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories. 007 Royal Patchouli is rated 4.43/5 from 61 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose 007 Royal Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, 007 Royal Patchouli or Arpège?
007 Royal Patchouli lasts longest (007 Royal Patchouli 86/100, Arpège 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 007 Royal Patchouli or Arpège?
007 Royal Patchouli projects furthest (007 Royal Patchouli 69/100, Arpège 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 007 Royal Patchouli and Arpège smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Neroli and Rose.
Is 007 Royal Patchouli or Arpège better for summer or winter?
For summer, 007 Royal Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, 007 Royal Patchouli is the stronger pick. 007 Royal Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 007 Royal Patchouli and Arpège?
007 Royal Patchouli has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Neroli and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.
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