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Angélique Begum vs Arabia Silver Vetiver

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

Updated 55 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

  • Angélique Begum

    Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Arabia Silver Vetiver

    Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Angélique Begum3/6
Arabia Silver Vetiver3/6
Ratings & consensus
Arabia Silver Vetiver
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Angélique Begum
Sillage & projection
Angélique Begum
Value for money
Arabia Silver Vetiver
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Angélique Begum
Fragranxe ranking
Arabia Silver Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Angélique BegumChopard
Arabia Silver VetiverLe Chameau
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.65/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 21%Had 3%Want 77%
4.53/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%
Category winnerArabia Silver VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
30%Like
23%Ok
10%Dislike
8%Hate

40 votes

60%Love
33%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityAngélique Begum

SillageAngélique Begum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value83
Category winnerArabia Silver VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
white floral100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
citrus74%
earthy65%
warm spicy56%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
MandarinPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomAngelicaSaffron
Base6-8+ hrs
BenzoinPatchouliCedarHaitian Vetiver
Top15 to 30 minutes
Orange Blossom
Heart1 to 2 hours
Saffron
Base4 to 7 hours
Haitian Vetiver
Category winnerAngélique BegumLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer43
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night86
Spring100
Summer92
Fall69
Winter23
Day100
Night57
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men7
Unisex13
Women80
Men73
Unisex27
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,711

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched2025

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerArabia Silver VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chopard Angélique Begum delivers a remarkably grounded take on citrus woods. The first spritz unleashes an energetic splash of juicy mandarin orange backed by spicy pink pepper. That initial zest snaps briskly in the air. Soon, the tartness recedes to introduce green angelica root and creamy orange blossom petals. The…

Reviews →

Arabia Silver Vetiver by Le Chameau is a crisp woody spicy fragrance built on a minimalist three-note structure. It opens with clean, aromatic orange blossom, offering a soapy citrus freshness that feels bright and invigorating. As the initial bloom settles, saffron introduces a dry, warm spicy facet with a faint meta…

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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, Angélique Begum or Arabia Silver Vetiver?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Angélique Begum is rated 3.65/5 from 40 votes; Arabia Silver Vetiver is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes. Choose Angélique Begum for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arabia Silver Vetiver for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angélique Begum or Arabia Silver Vetiver?

Angélique Begum lasts longest (Angélique Begum 78/100, Arabia Silver Vetiver 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angélique Begum or Arabia Silver Vetiver?

Angélique Begum projects furthest (Angélique Begum 69/100, Arabia Silver Vetiver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angélique Begum and Arabia Silver Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Saffron and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Angélique Begum or Arabia Silver Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Angélique Begum suits daytime wear; Arabia Silver Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angélique Begum and Arabia Silver Vetiver?

Angélique Begum has top notes of Mandarin and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Angelica and Saffron, a base of Benzoin, Patchouli, Cedar and Haitian Vetiver. Arabia Silver Vetiver has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Saffron, a base of Haitian Vetiver.

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