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Arpège vs Eau Ambrée

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

Updated 4,663 ratings analysed
Clearly different
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.

  • Eau Ambrée

    Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Arpège5/7
Eau Ambrée2/7
Ratings & consensus
Eau Ambrée
Community sentiment
Arpège
Longevity
Arpège
Sillage & projection
Arpège
Value for money
Arpège
Versatility
Eau Ambrée
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Arpège

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ArpègeLanvin
Eau AmbréeChabaud Maison de Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.97/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 34%Had 15%Want 51%
Category winnerEau AmbréeRating 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

39%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerArpègeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value73
¤ Price value39
Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
citrus92%
iris84%
leather77%
powdery69%
animalic61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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
BergamotLemonNeroli
Heart2-3 hrs
IrisRose
Base4-6 hrs
LeatherAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for Eau Ambrée, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring71
Summer54
Fall100
Winter42
Day100
Night53
Category winnerEau AmbréeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex20
Women79
Men14
Unisex36
Women50
Casual 38%Work 33%Date 21%Party 8%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,053

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#16,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Chabaud Eau Ambrée delivers an uplifting interplay of bright Mediterranean citrus and soothing oriental warmth. The fragrance opens with a vibrant splash of tart Sicilian lemon, bitter bergamot, and sweet neroli petals that sparkle with refreshing clarity. As the initial zest settles, an elegant heart of powdery iris …

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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 Eau Ambrée?

Arpège takes 5 of 7 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Eau Ambrée is rated 3.97/5 from 71 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Eau Ambrée for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arpège or Eau Ambrée?

Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Eau Ambrée 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arpège or Eau Ambrée?

Arpège projects furthest (Arpège 65/100, Eau Ambrée 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arpège and Eau Ambrée smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Iris and Rose.

Is Arpège or Eau Ambrée better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau Ambrée is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Eau Ambrée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arpège and Eau Ambrée?

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. Eau Ambrée has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of Leather, Amber and Benzoin.

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