Fragrance comparison

ARC vs Seducteur

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 188 ratings analysed

ARC

Mallo

4.07121 votes

Rank #7,687 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Seducteur

M. Micallef

3.9567 votes

Rank #11,756 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seducteur takes 3 of 5 categories.

ARC
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Seducteur
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

ARC2/5

Seducteur3/5

Ratings & consensus: ARC
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Seducteur
Sillage & projection: Seducteur
Value for money: Seducteur
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

ARCMallo

SeducteurM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 32%Had 4%Want 64%

3.95/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 59%

Category winnerARCRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

12%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

121 votes

64%Love

7%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySeducteur

SillageSeducteur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value55

Category winnerSeducteurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

herbal70%

mossy60%

earthy50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 60 minutes

Pine TreeRosemaryBasilThyme

Heart2 to 4 hours

LavenderJasmine Sambac

Base6 to 8 hours

Siam BenzoinOakmossStyraxCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

ArtemisiaRosemaryMintBergamot

Heart

ThymeNutmegPatchouliCinnamon

Base

Pine TreeOakmossLeather

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 season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall96

Winter84

Day100

Night78

Spring29

Summer0

Fall57

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex29

Women3

Men92

Unisex0

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,687

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#11,756

PerfumerGeoffrey Nejman, Jean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerARCHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ARC 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…

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Seducteur by M. Micallef is an aromatic fougere that balances herbal sharpness with grounded woods. It opens with a bracing splash of mint and rosemary before settling into a warm, spicy heart of thyme and nutmeg. The base leans into a distinct pine and leather profile, making it a rugged choice for autumn days outdoo…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, ARC or Seducteur?

Seducteur takes 3 of 5 categories. ARC is rated 4.07/5 from 121 votes; Seducteur is rated 3.95/5 from 67 votes. Choose ARC for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Seducteur for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, ARC or Seducteur?

They last about the same: Seducteur 80/100, ARC 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, ARC or Seducteur?

Seducteur projects furthest (Seducteur 68/100, ARC 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ARC and Seducteur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Rosemary, Thyme and Oakmoss.

Is ARC or Seducteur better for summer or winter?

ARC suits daytime wear; Seducteur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ARC and Seducteur?

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. Seducteur has top notes of Artemisia, Rosemary, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Pine Tree, Oakmoss and Leather.