Fragrance comparison

Arome Arthes vs Only The Brave by Bunka

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 414 ratings analysed

6 wins

Arome Arthes

Jeanne Arthes

3.84401 votes

Rank #26,808 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Only The Brave by Bunka

Diesel

3.3113 votes

Rank #58,670 AmberCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arome Arthes takes 6 of 6 categories.

Arome Arthes
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Only The Brave by Bunka
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Arome Arthes6/6

Only The Brave by Bunka0/6

Ratings & consensus: Arome Arthes
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Arome Arthes
Sillage & projection: Arome Arthes
Value for money: Arome Arthes
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Arome Arthes
Fragranxe ranking: Arome Arthes

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Arome ArthesJeanne Arthes

Only The Brave by BunkaDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

3.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%

Category winnerArome ArthesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

401 votes

31%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityArome Arthes

SillageArome Arthes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value63

Category winnerArome ArthesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity90%

tuberose80%

powdery70%

vanilla60%

sweet50%

amber100%

citrus90%

woody80%

leather70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumPeachMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseArum LilyJasmineCinnamonVioletGingerLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanilleSandalwoodAmberVirginia Cedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberLeatherFrench labdanumStyraxBenzoin

Category winnerArome ArthesLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night72

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,808

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,670

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerArome ArthesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arome 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…

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Only The Brave by Bunka by Diesel offers a punchy contrast between bright orchard fruits and warm, resinous depth. The scent kicks off with sweet mandarin orange and zesty Amalfi lemon, delivering an immediate burst of citrus freshness. As the opening settles, violet introduces a cool, powdery nuance alongside aromati…

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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, Arome Arthes or Only The Brave by Bunka?

Arome Arthes takes 6 of 6 categories. Arome Arthes is rated 3.84/5 from 401 votes; Only The Brave by Bunka is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Arome Arthes for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Only The Brave by Bunka for a amber and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arome Arthes or Only The Brave by Bunka?

Arome Arthes lasts longest (Arome Arthes 69/100, Only The Brave by Bunka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arome Arthes or Only The Brave by Bunka?

Projection is very close: Arome Arthes 65/100, Only The Brave by Bunka 63/100 for sillage.

Do Arome Arthes and Only The Brave by Bunka smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Violet and Amber.

Is Arome Arthes or Only The Brave by Bunka better for summer or winter?

Arome Arthes suits daytime wear; Only The Brave by Bunka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arome Arthes and Only The Brave by Bunka?

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. Only The Brave by Bunka has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Coriander and Virginia Cedar, a base of Amber, Leather, French labdanum and Styrax.