Fragrance comparison

Arantxa vs La Pirate

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

Arantxa

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.3837 votes

Rank #55,313 FloralFresh Spicy

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36%scent match

Some overlap

La Pirate

Art of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

3.3422 votes

Rank #20,097 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Arantxa
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Pirate
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arantxa2/5

La Pirate2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArantxaParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

La PirateArt of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 33%Had 31%Want 36%

3.34/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerArantxaRating 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

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageArantxa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLa PirateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy90%

rose80%

green70%

aromatic60%

aldehydic50%

floral100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

violet69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral and fresh spicy

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

BergamotJasmine

Heart

VioletHawthornPine

Base

ResinsSpices

InformationalShared notesHawthorn 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,313

PerfumerChristian Louis

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,097

PerfumerBrigitte Witschi

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerLa PirateHigher 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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La Pirate is a floral woody scent with a slightly wild edge. Bergamot and jasmine give the opening a bright lift, then violet, hawthorn and pine bring a cooler green-floral character before the balsamic, spicy base adds warmth. It reads more niche than crowd-pleasing, and may suit someone who likes soft florals with r…

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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 La Pirate?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Arantxa is rated 3.38/5 from 37 votes; La Pirate is rated 3.34/5 from 22 votes. Choose Arantxa for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Pirate for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arantxa or La Pirate?

They last about the same: Arantxa 75/100, La Pirate 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arantxa or La Pirate?

Arantxa projects furthest (Arantxa 70/100, La Pirate 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arantxa and La Pirate smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Hawthorn and Spices.

Is Arantxa or La Pirate better for summer or winter?

Arantxa suits daytime wear; La Pirate suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arantxa and La Pirate?

Arantxa features Hyacinth, Hawthorn, Juniper Berries, Rose Hip and Spices. La Pirate has top notes of Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Violet, Hawthorn and Pine, a base of Resins and Spices.