Fragrance comparison

Arantxa vs Alma Blanca

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Arantxa

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.3837 votes

Rank #55,313 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Alma Blanca

Ars Mirabile

3.508 votes

Rank #61,041 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Arantxa
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alma Blanca
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Arantxa2/4

Alma Blanca2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alma Blanca
Sillage & projection: Alma Blanca
Value for money: Arantxa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arantxa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArantxaParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Alma BlancaArs Mirabile

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 33%Had 31%Want 36%

3.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

49%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

13%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAlma Blanca

SillageAlma Blanca

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerArantxaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy90%

rose80%

green70%

aromatic60%

aldehydic50%

green100%

floral92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

violet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, green and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

HyacinthHawthornJuniper BerriesRose HipSpices

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Green LeavesHyacinthSpices

Heart

RoseIrisViolet

Base

SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesHyacinth and Spices. Durations are only published for Arantxa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall57

Winter0

Day100

Night23

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 16%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,313

PerfumerChristian Louis

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArantxaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arantxa opens with a sharp burst of wild juniper berries and soapy green stems. The initial alcohol flash fades within three minutes, revealing crisp spring hyacinth and clean floral accords. It feels breezy, crisp, and distinctly outdoorsy. As the composition warms on skin, tart rose hip and subtle kitchen spices sof…

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Alma Blanca opens with a sharp burst of crushed green leaves and wet hyacinth blossoms, spiked with dry spices. As the initial greenery softens, dusty violet and iris powder wrap around a quiet heart of red rose. Sandalwood and warm amber slowly emerge at the base, creating a grounded woody trail for cooler spring mor…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arantxa or Alma Blanca?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Arantxa is rated 3.38/5 from 37 votes; Alma Blanca is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Arantxa for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alma Blanca for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arantxa or Alma Blanca?

Alma Blanca lasts longest (Alma Blanca 90/100, Arantxa 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arantxa or Alma Blanca?

Alma Blanca projects furthest (Alma Blanca 88/100, Arantxa 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arantxa and Alma Blanca smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and rose accords. Common notes include Hyacinth and Spices.

Is Arantxa or Alma Blanca better for summer or winter?

Arantxa suits daytime wear; Alma Blanca suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arantxa and Alma Blanca?

Arantxa features Hyacinth, Hawthorn, Juniper Berries, Rose Hip and Spices. Alma Blanca has top notes of Green Leaves, Hyacinth and Spices, heart notes of Rose, Iris and Violet, a base of Sandalwood and Amber.