Arabia Code vs Arpège
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Arpège takes 3 of 5 categories.
Arabia CodeChoose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
ArpègeChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Arabia Code2/5
Arpège3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Arabia Code
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Arpège
- Sillage & projection
- Arpège
- Value for money
- Arabia Code
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arpège
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Arabia CodeLe ChameauArpègeLanvinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.53/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 48%Had 0%Want 52%
3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerArabia CodeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
47%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
40%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
4,581 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArpège
SillageArpège
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArabia CodeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
iris92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
violet61%
white floral100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Bergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
IrisLilyAldehydes
Base3 to 4 hours
Tonka BeanCedar
Top
AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia
Base
SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Lily and Aldehydes. Durations are only published for Arabia Code, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer70
Fall90
Winter80
Day89
Night100
Spring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,054
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#1,081
PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher
Launched—
Reviews208
Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArabia Code by Le Chameau is an aromatic woody fragrance designed for men seeking a crisp, versatile daily scent. It opens with an energetic burst of tart bergamot that immediately grabs attention. As the initial citrus settles, a soft heart emerges, shaped by powdery iris, clean aldehydes, and delicate lily. This cle…
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, Arabia Code or Arpège?
Arpège takes 3 of 5 categories. Arabia Code is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes. Choose Arabia Code for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Arabia Code or Arpège?
Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Arabia Code 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arabia Code or Arpège?
Arpège projects furthest (Arpège 65/100, Arabia Code 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arabia Code and Arpège smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Lily and Aldehydes.
Is Arabia Code or Arpège better for summer or winter?
Arabia Code suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arabia Code and Arpège?
Arabia Code has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Lily and Aldehydes, a base of Tonka Bean and Cedar. 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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