Fragrance comparison

Arantxa vs Scarlett

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arantxa

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.3837 votes

Rank #55,313 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Scarlett

Keiko Mecheri

3.37112 votes

Rank #36,686 RoseMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arantxa takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arantxa
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Scarlett
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Arantxa4/7

Scarlett3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArantxaParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

ScarlettKeiko Mecheri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 33%Had 31%Want 36%

3.37/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 39%Had 26%Want 35%

Category winnerScarlettRating 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

17%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

38%Dislike

1%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerArantxaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityArantxa

SillageArantxa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value40

Category winnerArantxaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy90%

rose80%

green70%

aromatic60%

aldehydic50%

rose100%

musky91%

citrus83%

warm spicy74%

green65%

powdery56%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both rose 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

Notes

SpicesGreen LeavesAngelicaRose HipCitrusesDamask RoseBlood OrangeMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose Hip 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

Spring76

Summer62

Fall100

Winter81

Day100

Night69

Category winnerScarlettMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,313

PerfumerChristian Louis

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerScarlettHigher 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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Keiko Mecheri Scarlett opens with a sharp burst of blood orange and green leaves, offering a crisp citrus start that feels bright and clean. As the scent settles on skin, a soft damask rose and wild rose hip emerge, wrapping the initial sharpness in a gentle, slightly powdery floral layer. It is a quiet fragrance that…

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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 Scarlett?

Arantxa takes 4 of 7 categories. Arantxa is rated 3.38/5 from 37 votes; Scarlett is rated 3.37/5 from 112 votes. Choose Arantxa for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scarlett for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arantxa or Scarlett?

Arantxa lasts longest (Arantxa 75/100, Scarlett 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arantxa or Scarlett?

Arantxa projects furthest (Arantxa 70/100, Scarlett 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arantxa and Scarlett smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and green accords. Common notes include Rose Hip and Spices.

Is Arantxa or Scarlett better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arantxa is the stronger pick. For winter, Scarlett is the stronger pick. Arantxa suits daytime wear; Scarlett suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.