Fragrance comparison

Arpège vs Chanel No 5 Parfum

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 18,033 ratings analysed

6 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,061 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

Chanel No 5 Parfum

Chanel

3.6813,441 votes

Rank #31,349 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arpège takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Arpège6/7

Chanel No 5 Parfum1/7

Ratings & consensus: Arpège
Community sentiment: Arpège
Longevity: Chanel No 5 Parfum
Sillage & projection: Arpège
Value for money: Arpège
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

Chanel No 5 ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 13,441 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

38%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

31%Dislike

2%Hate

13,441 votes

Category winnerArpègeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityChanel No 5 Parfum

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value38

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

iris77%

fresh69%

white floral61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both woody, powdery and aldehydic

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

AldehydesYlang-YlangNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12 hrs

CivetMuskSandalwoodAmberMossVanillaVetiverPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerArpègeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

Date 42%Work 24%Casual 18%Party 16%

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#31,349

PerfumerErnest Beaux

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 is the original, ultra-concentrated pure perfume extract created in 1921. It opens with an unmistakable burst of sparkling aldehydes, bright lemon, and sunny ylang-ylang. The initial sharpness softens within minutes. A velvety heart of powdery iris, rich Grasse jasmine, and May rose rises to take ov…

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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?

Arpège takes 6 of 7 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Chanel No 5 Parfum is rated 3.68/5 from 13,441 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Chanel No 5 Parfum for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arpège or Chanel No 5 Parfum?

They last about the same: Chanel No 5 Parfum 75/100, Arpège 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arpège or Chanel No 5 Parfum?

Projection is very close: Arpège 65/100, Chanel No 5 Parfum 64/100 for sillage.

Do Arpège and Chanel No 5 Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Neroli and Bergamot.

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

For summer, Arpège is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Chanel No 5 Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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 has top notes of Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Civet, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.