Arome Arthes vs Colette
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Arome Arthes takes 4 of 7 categories.
Arome ArthesChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
ColetteChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Arome Arthes4/7
Colette3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Colette
- Community sentiment
- Colette
- Longevity
- Arome Arthes
- Sillage & projection
- Arome Arthes
- Value for money
- Arome Arthes
- Versatility
- Arome Arthes
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Colette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Arome ArthesJeanne ArthesColetteToccaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 401 votes
Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%
4.18/ 5 · 1,432 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winnerColetteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
55%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
401 votes
42%Love
42%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
1,432 votes
Category winnerColetteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityArome Arthes
SillageArome Arthes
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArome ArthesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
fruity90%
tuberose80%
powdery70%
vanilla60%
sweet50%
citrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
vanilla69%
amber61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PlumPeachMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
TuberoseArum LilyJasmineCinnamonVioletGingerLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanilleSandalwoodAmberVirginia Cedar
Top
Amalfi LemonBergamotJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange
Heart
VioletPink PepperJasmineCyclamen
Base
VanilleSandalwoodMuskAmberVirginia CedarIncensePine needles
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Arome Arthes, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night72
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Category winnerArome ArthesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,791
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,667
PerfumerIrina Burlakova
Launched—
Reviews201
Category winnerColetteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArome Arthes by Jeanne Arthes delivers a lush, sunny burst of ripe stone fruits and velvety florals that feels like an affectionate nod to classic French perfumery. The scent opens with sweet golden peach, dark stewed plum, and a zesty twist of mandarin orange that immediately grabs your attention without feeling shar…
Reviews →Colette opens with a bright, fizzy burst of Amalfi lemon and aromatic juniper berries. It feels like a cool breeze on a sunny spring morning. As the scent settles, a soft violet and powdery iris-like texture takes over, blending with a creamy base of vanilla and warm sandalwood. This is a skin scent that sits close to…
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, Arome Arthes or Colette?
Arome Arthes takes 4 of 7 categories. Arome Arthes is rated 3.84/5 from 401 votes; Colette is rated 4.18/5 from 1,432 votes. Choose Arome Arthes for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Colette for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Arome Arthes or Colette?
Arome Arthes lasts longest (Arome Arthes 69/100, Colette 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arome Arthes or Colette?
Arome Arthes projects furthest (Arome Arthes 65/100, Colette 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arome Arthes and Colette smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Violet.
Is Arome Arthes or Colette better for summer or winter?
For summer, Arome Arthes is the stronger pick. For winter, Arome Arthes is the stronger pick. Arome Arthes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arome Arthes and Colette?
Arome Arthes has top notes of Plum, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Arum Lily, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Colette has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.
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