ARC vs Insignia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
ARCChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
InsigniaChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
ARC2/5
Insignia2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Insignia
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- ARC
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Insignia
- 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
ARCMalloInsigniaShulton CompanyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 32%Had 4%Want 64%
4.71/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 19%Had 47%Want 35%
Category winnerInsigniaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
12%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate
121 votes
71%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityARC
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInsigniaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
lavender69%
earthy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
mossy77%
patchouli69%
musky61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy
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
BergamotLemonBasilRosemary
Heart
Pine TreeCorianderJasminePetitgrain
Base
OakmossPatchouliMuskCedarTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Rosemary, Basil 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
Spring90
Summer90
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#41,424
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Insignia by Shulton Company opens with a brisk, sharp blast of green herbal aromatics, driven by a classic combination of rosemary, basil, and tart lemon. As the initial citrus sparkle fades on the skin, a dense pine note emerges to ground the scent, creating a forest-floor texture that feels cool and dry. This dry do…
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 Insignia?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. ARC is rated 4.07/5 from 121 votes; Insignia is rated 4.71/5 from 21 votes. Choose ARC for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Insignia for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, ARC or Insignia?
ARC lasts longest (ARC 78/100, Insignia 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, ARC or Insignia?
Projection is very close: ARC 65/100, Insignia 65/100 for sillage.
Do ARC and Insignia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Rosemary, Basil and Oakmoss.
Is ARC or Insignia better for summer or winter?
ARC suits daytime wear; Insignia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in ARC and Insignia?
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. Insignia has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Basil and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine Tree, Coriander, Jasmine and Petitgrain, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Musk and Cedar.
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