Fragrance comparison

Arpège vs Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 4,612 ratings analysed

5 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,061 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait

Chanel

3.6520 votes

Rank #55,079 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arpège takes 5 of 5 categories.

Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arpège5/5

Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait0/5

Ratings & consensus: Arpège
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Arpège
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

Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand ExtraitChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

Category winnerArpègeRating 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

45%Love

20%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

15%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value30

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

woody92%

earthy84%

musky77%

iris69%

animalic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

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

Ylang-YlangAldehydesNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIrisOrrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

CivetAmberMossVanillaPatchouliSandalwoodMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Neroli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Men17

Unisex22

Women61

Date 52%Work 22%Party 15%Casual 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,061

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#55,079

PerfumerJacques Polge

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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Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait delivers an intense, concentrated version of the classic floral aldehyde profile. It opens with bright aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet ylang-ylang. The initial burst is rich. Within minutes, velvety Grasse jasmine and powdery iris dominate the scent bubble. The base settl…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arpège or Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait?

Arpège takes 5 of 5 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait is rated 3.65/5 from 20 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait for a powdery and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arpège or Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait?

Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arpège or Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait?

Arpège projects furthest (Arpège 65/100, Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arpège and Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Neroli and Bergamot.

Is Arpège or Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait better for summer or winter?

Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arpège and Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait?

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. Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Aldehydes, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Civet, Amber, Moss and Vanilla.