ARC vs ARA(GON)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
ARC takes 5 of 8 categories.
ARCChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ARA(GON)Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ARC5/8
ARA(GON)3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- ARC
- Community sentiment
- ARC
- Longevity
- ARA(GON)
- Sillage & projection
- ARA(GON)
- Value for money
- ARA(GON)
- Versatility
- ARC
- Note pyramid (duration)
- ARC
- Fragranxe ranking
- ARC
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ARCMalloARA(GON)MalloWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 32%Had 4%Want 64%
3.97/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%
Category winnerARCRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
12%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate
121 votes
58%Love
13%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
10%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerARCMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityARA(GON)
SillageARA(GON)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerARA(GON)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
lavender69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy83%
herbal65%
woody48%
floral30%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 60 minutes
Pine TreeRosemaryBasilThyme
Heart2 to 4 hours
LavenderJasmine Sambac
Base6 to 8 hours
Siam BenzoinOakmossStyraxCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Notes
SainfoinsBasilCuminRosemaryLavenderelemiOakmossArtemisiaThymeCypressCardamom
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerARCLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall96
Winter84
Day100
Night78
Spring100
Summer62
Fall92
Winter62
Day100
Night70
Category winnerARCMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,687
PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan
Launched—
Reviews41
Overall rank#39,796
PerfumerAntonio Lasheras
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerARCHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotARC by Mallo is an aromatic woody fougere that brings wild mountain air into everyday wear. It opens with a crisp snap of pine tree, crushed rosemary, basil, and savory thyme that smells like rubbing fresh garden herbs between your fingers. As it warms, smooth lavender and a subtle touch of jasmine sambac soften the s…
Reviews →ARA(GON) by Mallo captures the wild flora of Spain's Aragon region through a distinct aromatic fougere structure. Crafted by perfumer Antonio Lasheras, the composition centers on regional botanical extracts rather than standard commercial citrus. An aromatic wave of lavender, artemisia, and sweet basil opens the scent…
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, ARC or ARA(GON)?
ARC takes 5 of 8 categories. ARC is rated 4.07/5 from 121 votes; ARA(GON) is rated 3.97/5 from 31 votes. Choose ARC for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose ARA(GON) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, ARC or ARA(GON)?
ARA(GON) lasts longest (ARA(GON) 84/100, ARC 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, ARC or ARA(GON)?
ARA(GON) projects furthest (ARA(GON) 70/100, ARC 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do ARC and ARA(GON) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Basil, Thyme and Lavender.
Is ARC or ARA(GON) better for summer or winter?
For summer, ARC is the stronger pick. For winter, ARC is the stronger pick. ARC suits daytime wear; ARA(GON) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in ARC and ARA(GON)?
ARC has top notes of Pine Tree, Rosemary, Basil and Thyme, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Siam Benzoin, Oakmoss, Styrax and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. ARA(GON) features Sainfoins, Basil, Cumin, Rosemary and Lavender.
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