Fragrance comparison

Arpège vs Jasmin Majorelle

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 4,677 ratings analysed

6 wins

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,084 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Jasmin Majorelle

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.6685 votes

Rank #18,048 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 longevity. Best in winter.
Jasmin Majorelle
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arpège6/7

Jasmin Majorelle1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArpègeLanvin

Jasmin MajorelleLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 31%Had 12%Want 57%

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

26%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerArpègeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityArpège

SillageArpège

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value45

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CorianderSageLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineYlang-YlangNeroli

Base2 to 3 hours

White MuskIris

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Iris. Durations are only published for Jasmin Majorelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer97

Fall32

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Category winnerJasmin MajorelleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,084

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#18,048

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Jasmin Majorelle by Le Jardin Retrouve presents an airy, botanical interpretation of white flowers. Created in 1981 by perfumer Yuri Gutsatz, the fragrance bypasses heavy sweetness in favour of a fresh garden profile. It opens with bright lemon, aromatic sage, and peppery coriander, creating a crisp, herbal introducti…

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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 Jasmin Majorelle?

Arpège takes 6 of 7 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Jasmin Majorelle is rated 3.66/5 from 85 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Jasmin Majorelle for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arpège or Jasmin Majorelle?

Arpège lasts longest (Arpège 73/100, Jasmin Majorelle 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arpège or Jasmin Majorelle?

Arpège projects furthest (Arpège 65/100, Jasmin Majorelle 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arpège and Jasmin Majorelle smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Iris.

Is Arpège or Jasmin Majorelle better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Arpège and Jasmin Majorelle?

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. Jasmin Majorelle has top notes of Coriander, Sage and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Neroli, a base of White Musk and Iris.