Fragrance comparison

Arantxa vs Mercedes Benz CLUB

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 491 ratings analysed

Arantxa

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.3837 votes

Rank #55,313 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Mercedes Benz CLUB

Mercedes-Benz

3.61454 votes

Rank #5,791 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mercedes Benz CLUB takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arantxa
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mercedes Benz CLUB
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Arantxa3/7

Mercedes Benz CLUB4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArantxaParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Mercedes Benz CLUBMercedes-Benz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 33%Had 31%Want 36%

3.61/ 5 · 454 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerMercedes Benz CLUBRating 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

22%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

454 votes

Category winnerMercedes Benz CLUBMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityArantxa

SillageArantxa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMercedes Benz CLUBBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy90%

rose80%

green70%

aromatic60%

aldehydic50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

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

RhubarbCitruses

Heart

SpicesJuniper BerriesWater NotesCardamom

Base

AmbroxanPatchouliWoodsy NotesTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArantxaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men93

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,313

PerfumerChristian Louis

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#5,791

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews71

Category winnerMercedes Benz CLUBHigher 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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Mercedes-Benz CLUB opens with a tart bite of sour rhubarb paired with sharp citruses. As the top notes fade, warm cardamom and juniper berries merge with cool water notes, creating a fresh, spicy heart over an ambroxan and patchouli base. Built for cool spring mornings and casual office wear, it offers a masculine, me…

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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 Mercedes Benz CLUB?

Mercedes Benz CLUB takes 4 of 7 categories. Arantxa is rated 3.38/5 from 37 votes; Mercedes Benz CLUB is rated 3.61/5 from 454 votes. Choose Arantxa for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mercedes Benz CLUB for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Arantxa or Mercedes Benz CLUB?

Arantxa lasts longest (Arantxa 75/100, Mercedes Benz CLUB 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arantxa or Mercedes Benz CLUB?

Arantxa projects furthest (Arantxa 70/100, Mercedes Benz CLUB 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arantxa and Mercedes Benz CLUB smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries and Spices.

Is Arantxa or Mercedes Benz CLUB better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arantxa is the stronger pick. For winter, Mercedes Benz CLUB is the stronger pick. Arantxa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arantxa and Mercedes Benz CLUB?

Arantxa features Hyacinth, Hawthorn, Juniper Berries, Rose Hip and Spices. Mercedes Benz CLUB has top notes of Rhubarb and Citruses, heart notes of Spices, Juniper Berries, Water Notes and Cardamom, a base of Ambroxan, Patchouli, Woodsy Notes and Tonka Bean.