ARC vs Geoffrey
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
ARCChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
GeoffreyChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
ARC2/4
Geoffrey2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- ARC
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Geoffrey
- Sillage & projection
- Geoffrey
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- ARC
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ARCMalloGeoffreySchlossparfumerieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 32%Had 4%Want 64%
3.75/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
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
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGeoffrey
SillageGeoffrey
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
lavender69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
green77%
herbal69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
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
Top
BergamotMintGalbanumArtemisiaRosemary
Heart
CinnamonNutmegPatchouliThyme
Base
OakmossPine TreeMuskLeather
InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Rosemary, Thyme and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for ARC, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall96
Winter84
Day100
Night78
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,687
PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan
Launched—
Reviews41
Overall rank#22,597
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
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 →Geoffrey by Schlossparfumerie is an aromatic and woody scent for men that highlights green, fresh spicy notes. It opens with a crisp blend of mint, bergamot, and galbanum, settling into a grounded base of oakmoss and leather. This is an ideal fragrance for crisp autumn days when you want a classic, outdoorsy feel that…
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 Geoffrey?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. ARC is rated 4.07/5 from 121 votes; Geoffrey is rated 3.75/5 from 17 votes. Choose ARC for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Geoffrey for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, ARC or Geoffrey?
Geoffrey lasts longest (Geoffrey 81/100, ARC 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, ARC or Geoffrey?
Geoffrey projects furthest (Geoffrey 77/100, ARC 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do ARC and Geoffrey smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Rosemary, Thyme and Oakmoss.
Is ARC or Geoffrey better for summer or winter?
ARC suits daytime wear; Geoffrey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in ARC and Geoffrey?
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. Geoffrey has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Galbanum and Artemisia, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Pine Tree, Musk and Leather.
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