Fragrance comparison

Arpège vs Gucci Rush

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 14,832 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,072 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Gucci Rush

Gucci

3.7910,240 votes

Rank #2,639 White FloralPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arpège takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Gucci Rush
Choose it for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Arpège4/7

Gucci Rush3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArpègeLanvin

Gucci RushGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 10,240 votes

Have 42%Had 42%Want 16%

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

36%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

10,240 votes

Category winnerArpègeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGucci Rush

SillageGucci Rush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value55

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

patchouli92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fruity69%

floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PeachCalifornian GardeniaAfrican Freesia Petals

Heart2 to 4 hours

CorianderDamask RoseJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliNatural VanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesPeach, Jasmine, Coriander and Rose. Durations are only published for Gucci Rush, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer41

Fall90

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerGucci RushMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,072

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#2,639

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews208

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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Gucci Rush is a bold chypre fruity scent that makes no apologies for its electric character. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac, the composition opens with sweet peach, creamy Californian gardenia, and African freesia petals. As the opening settles, an aromatic core of coriander, Damask rose, and jasmine takes over, …

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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 Gucci Rush?

Arpège takes 4 of 7 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Gucci Rush is rated 3.79/5 from 10,240 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Gucci Rush for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arpège or Gucci Rush?

Gucci Rush lasts longest (Gucci Rush 78/100, Arpège 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arpège or Gucci Rush?

Gucci Rush projects furthest (Gucci Rush 72/100, Arpège 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arpège and Gucci Rush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Peach, Jasmine, Coriander and Rose.

Is Arpège or Gucci Rush better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Rush is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Gucci Rush suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arpège and Gucci Rush?

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. Gucci Rush has top notes of Peach, Californian Gardenia and African Freesia Petals, heart notes of Coriander, Damask Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Natural Vanilla and Vetiver.