Fragrance comparison

Arpège vs Casmir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11,896 ratings analysed

5 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,096 White FloralWoody

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Casmir

Chopard · 1992

3.887,304 votes

Rank #1,471 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arpège takes 5 of 7 categories.

Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Casmir
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Arpège5/7

Casmir2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArpègeLanvin

CasmirChopard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 7,304 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerCasmirRating 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

32%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

7,304 votes

Category winnerArpègeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value76

Category winnerCasmirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

vanilla100%

powdery91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

woody65%

amber56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachCoconutMangoFruitsBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumJasmineFloral NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouliWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Peach, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Casmir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring24

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day96

Night100

Category winnerArpègeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,096

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#1,471

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched1992

Reviews209

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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Do not rush this opening. Chopard Casmir explodes with sweet canned peach, thick coconut flesh, and golden mango syrup before revealing its true character. The initial alcohol lift carries a syrupy weight that might startle modern perfume wearers accustomed to airy florals. Give it twenty minutes. As the bright fruit …

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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 Casmir?

Arpège takes 5 of 7 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Casmir is rated 3.88/5 from 7,304 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Casmir for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Arpège or Casmir?

Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Casmir 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arpège or Casmir?

Arpège projects furthest (Arpège 65/100, Casmir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arpège and Casmir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Arpège or Casmir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Casmir is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Casmir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arpège and Casmir?

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. Casmir has top notes of Peach, Coconut, Mango and Fruits, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Floral Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.