Fragrance comparison

Arpège vs Babēl

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4,597 ratings analysed

3 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,099 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Babēl

3.805 votes

Rank #64,378 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arpège takes 3 of 4 categories.

Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Babēl
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Arpège3/4

Babēl1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArpègeLanvin

BabēlBabēl

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBabēl

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value50

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

earthy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

Top

BergamotBlack PepperCardamom

Heart

GeraniumViolet LeafIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

VetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaCashmeran

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,099

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#64,378

PerfumerAnne McClain, Babette Lepke

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …

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Babēl is a multifaceted unisex fragrance that relies on a spicy and woody structure. Bergamot and black pepper create a sharp opening, while the heart introduces floral tones like violet leaf and iris. Vetiver and cashmeran ground the scent, making it suitable for cooler autumn days. It offers a balanced, aromatic pro…

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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, Arpège or Babēl?

Arpège takes 3 of 4 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Babēl is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Babēl for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arpège or Babēl?

Babēl lasts longest (Babēl 80/100, Arpège 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arpège or Babēl?

Projection is very close: Arpège 65/100, Babēl 63/100 for sillage.

Do Arpège and Babēl smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Geranium.

Is Arpège or Babēl better for summer or winter?

Babēl suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arpège and Babēl?

Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. Babēl has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Violet Leaf, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin, Cedar and Vanilla.