Arome Arthes vs Only The Brave
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
Arome ArthesChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Only The BraveChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arome Arthes4/8
Only The Brave4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Only The Brave
- Community sentiment
- Only The Brave
- Longevity
- Arome Arthes
- Sillage & projection
- Arome Arthes
- Value for money
- Arome Arthes
- Versatility
- Only The Brave
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Arome Arthes
- Fragranxe ranking
- Only The Brave
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Arome ArthesJeanne ArthesOnly The BraveDieselWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 401 votes
Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%
3.87/ 5 · 3,520 votes
Have 52%Had 37%Want 12%
Category winnerOnly The BraveRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
55%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
401 votes
26%Love
51%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate
3,520 votes
Category winnerOnly The BraveMost 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%
amber100%
citrus90%
leather80%
powdery70%
woody60%
animalic50%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery
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
Top15 to 30 minutes
Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletVirginia CedarCoriander
Base3 to 6 hours
AmberLeatherBenzoinFrench labdanumStyrax
Category winnerArome ArthesLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night72
Spring100
Summer86
Fall64
Winter36
Day100
Night55
Category winnerOnly The BraveMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,808
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,166
PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOnly The BraveHigher 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 →Only The Brave by Diesel is an oriental woody eau de toilette built on a lively contrast of crisp fruit and warm resin. It opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon and mandarin orange, creating an immediate bright lift. As the citrus sparkle settles, a powdery heart of violet leaf and Virginia cedar emerges, acc…
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
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Which is better, Arome Arthes or Only The Brave?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Arome Arthes is rated 3.84/5 from 401 votes; Only The Brave is rated 3.87/5 from 3,520 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 Only The Brave for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Arome Arthes or Only The Brave?
Arome Arthes lasts longest (Arome Arthes 69/100, Only The Brave 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Arome Arthes or Only The Brave?
Arome Arthes projects furthest (Arome Arthes 65/100, Only The Brave 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Arome Arthes and Only The Brave smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% 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 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Only The Brave is the stronger pick. For winter, Arome Arthes is the stronger pick. Arome Arthes suits daytime wear; Only The Brave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arome Arthes and Only The Brave?
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 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Virginia Cedar and Coriander, a base of Amber, Leather, Benzoin and French labdanum.
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